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2015 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.

Made from the original cabernet sauvignon vines planted in '68. There's a sturdiness to the tannin but this is essentially an even-tempered cabernet with cassis and bay leaf flavours pushing persuasively towards a dusty, ripe, convincing finish. There are no dips, no hiccups and no heavy-handedness apparent; it's balanced just-so in the best of ways.

Campbell Mattinson - Halliday Wine Companion

Specifications
Variety	100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region	Coonawarra
Harvest	April
Alcohol	14.5%

GPL68 by Majella
2015
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

From a seasonal point of view, April to July 2014 provided an excellent start
with average winter rainfall which set us up for an even budburst with good soil moisture. Spring was very dry and one of Coonawarra’s warmest, with temperatures well above average advancing flowering in November by about two weeks.Fortunately the warm and dry flowering promoted a fast and even berry set, similar to other excellent seasons, for example: 2001, 2004 and 2010. This warm flowering provided even maturity at harvest with no green berries. Very dry conditions continued through December, consequently berries remained small with thick skins. Coonawarra’s summer, in contrast to the spring, has been a classic, with warm days and cool nights, strongly influenced by the January upwelling of the deep, cold coastal waters. Based on the mild summer, and consequently long ripening period, we are seeing bright fruit, varietal definition and intense colour at moderate sugar.

The flavours seen in the field have translated well to the progressing wines. Overall, a perfect extended dry and mild ripening season for flavour, colour and tannin development which will deliver a classic Coonawarra vintage.

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 up to eight barrels are selected to become GPL68 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemakers Comments
The 2015 “GPL68” is a rich dark magenta colour, with a intense purple hue. This is a well balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis and bay leaf flavours pushing persuasively towards a dusty, ripe, convincing finish. It has been crafted well and will reward cellaring.

Grape Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Coonawarra
Cellaring: 20 + years