Vitulus is Latin for Bull Calf, another subtle reminder of the Reschke's family cattle grazing heritage, that started in 1906. 

Vitulus provides an entry level to the Reschke premium range of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. The Vitulus fruit is sourced from our younger, lower yielding vines, which have been earmarked to produce some of Reschke's finest. The wine is matured for 24 months, in 2-3 year old French oak. The result is a wine displaying balance and finesse with a softness marking for an approachable early drinking style.

Entire wine spent an average of 24 months in 30% new French oak hogsheads and 70% older American and French oak barrels. Regular racking carried out in the first year and second winters to help clarify the wine and also assist in the process of softening and lengthen its structure. Cabernet Sauvignon withstood the difficult season, with accentuated ripening, resulting in smaller yields and much lower Baume levels than recent vintages. The decision not to create Empyrean and Bos from the 2011 vintage resulted in Vitulus receiving the best parcels of fruit and oak treatment, making it one of the best Vitulus to date.