94 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion
GOLD MEDAL: AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2017
GOLD MEDAL: AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2016
Runner up “Best Cabernet of Show” 2016 AWC Vienna
Wine Companion tasting note.
Shows that, when conditions are right, McLaren Vale can produce cabernet with convincing varietal character, needing no embellishment of lots of new French oak, bringing with it its own structure and texture. This really is a smart wine, with a juicy cassis component to finish it off.
Rating: 94
Drink By: 2033
Price: $30.00
Date Tasted: 07 Mar 2017
Alcohol: 14.6%
James Halliday - Published on 01 Aug 2017
Winemaker’s Notes:
The exceptional 2013 vintage conditions guaranteed slow ripening and distinctive varietal character. We selected the best parcels of fruit from our “Orchard Block” which was planted in 1967 using the famouslow yielding “Reynell Clone” of Cabernet Sauvignon and our 30 year old “Pig and Pony” vineyard. The wine exhibits a bouquet of lifted blackcurrant, violets and mint, with bramble notes and hints of cedar oak. With the palate showing intense briary blackberry, red currant and spicy black plum flavours, with hints ofquince and red capsicum and Kalamata olive. This powerful yet elegant wine is framed by balanced tannins and subtle oak, finishing with great length.
Geoff Johnston