Gemini Wines 'Castor' Cabernet Sav

The Castor from Gemini Wines is a real standout, an organically grown Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend from a windswept vineyard near the Southern Ocean, finished with a saline minerality that feels so refreshing and unique. Winemaker Simon Amber brings experience to his biodynamic vineyard in McLaren Vale/Adelaide Hills, no additives, no filtration, just pure fruit expression. On the palate, Castor offers ripe red and black fruit, a whisper of spice, and this clean, ocean-kissed edge that keeps it vibrant. The eight months in barrel fill it out with a gentle structure, without overshadowing its fresh spirit

Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
Winemaking / Farming Techniques: Sustainably grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from deep sandy soils kissed by the Southern Ocean’s salty breezes. Grapes are organically farmed (non-certified), co-fermented, and aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. Minimal sulphur, zero-add style emphasising purity and site expression
Style/Body: Medium-bodied with elegant structure, refined tannins, and a clean, mineral freshness.
Notes: Bright layers of dark and red berry fruit; blackcurrant, plum, and cherry, infused with saline minerality and subtle earthy complexity. The interplay of cool-climate freshness and oak brings in hints of cedar, dark herbal nuances, and smooth, integrated tannins
Descriptors: Dark currants, plum, cherry, saline freshness, cedar, dark herbs, earthy complexity, refined tannins.
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal with grilled red meats, lamb chops, hearty stews, mushroom risotto, or aged hard cheeses. Decant lightly to open up its aromatic layers.