GPL68
In 1968 George Patrick Lynn, patriarch of the Lynn Family, allowed his sons, Brian and Anthony, to plant vines on the family's Coonawarra property "Majella".
The vineyard prospered, more vines were planted, a winery was built and Majella Wines as we now know it was established
George passed away in 1976 aged only 50, but in his memory we are proud to present the wine, the Majella "GPL68", as a fine example of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. (check our specials page for a case deal).
The flagship red coming off vines planted in 1968. It is majestic. A perfect interplay of fruit and savouriness and integrated oak imparts a self-assuredness. It's full bodied but not a blockbuster. The tannins are ripe and exquisite and the finish long..
Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion
Specifications |
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Variety |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Region |
Coonawarra |
Harvest |
April |
Alcohol |
14.5% |
GPL68 by Majella
2016
In 1968 George Patrick Lynn, Patriarch of the Lynn family, allowed his sons Brian and Anthony to plant vines on the family’s Coonawarra property
“Majella”.
The vineyard prospered, more vines were planted and eventually a winery was built and Majella Wines as we now know it was established.
George passed away in 1976 aged only 50, but in his memory we are proud to present this wine, the Majella “GPL68”, as a fine example of Cabernet
Sauvignon at it’s very best.
Vintage Conditions
The growing season was drier than average, and careful irrigation to
optimise flavour development worked very well. Harvest was two weeks early, the result of a warmer than average October which advanced the whole season. There was a cooler finish with mild ripening conditions.
The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz have full palate richness whilst being medium bodied with fine tannins and excellent colour. Whites have good natural acidities this year, and show a lot of freshness and tang, with fine fruit flavours.
Another very good vintage in a run of good vintages since 2012.
Winemaking
The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit destined to become the GPL68 starts fermentation in a red stainless steel fermenter and finishes ferment in new French oak hogsheads. The wine is then aged for another 18 months in the same barrels before being individually assessed by our winemaking team.
Only a select number of barrels are chosen to become GPL68 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemakers Comments
The 2016 “GPL68” is a rich dark magenta colour, with a dark purple hue. This is a well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with perfect intergration of fruit, savouriness and seamless oak. The tannins are ripe and exquisite and the finish is long. It has been well crafted and will reward cellaring.
Grape Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Coonawarra
Cellaring: 20 + years
Download Tasting Note
Download GPL68 Tasting Note 366 kb pdf