Jacky Blisson, Master of Wine "This is a taut, full-bodied expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, bursting with jammy blue and black fruit. Undertones of cedar and eucalyptus add interest on the nose. The dark-fruited palate is bookended by brisk acidity and sinewy tannins, giving reasonable balance and a firm structure. 2025-2030."
Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot "Enjoyable warm climate Cabernet from McLaren Vale. Dark maroon hue, this gives us notes of dried herbs, bay leaves, cold tea, black fruits and tobacco leaves. Soft texture, medium length and gentle finish. Expect this to drink well over the next two to four years. 91."
93pts Wine Showcase Magazine
Vineyards: This wine is a blend of two McLaren Vale vineyards, the 'Picnic Ground' Cabernet located on Kays Rd at Blewitt Springs and the Osmond's Family 'Leslie' Cabernet next to the McLaren Flat Wetlands.
Soils: The 'Picnic Ground' vineyard is on Maslin Sands, aged between 34 and 56 million years old. The 'Leslie' vineyard soils are deep alluvial clays from the
Holocene era (11,700 years old). This area would have been a flood plain that was first planted by settlers so the soils retained water and the vines grew well, even before irrigation.
Harvest Dates: 30 March 2023 (Picnic Ground), 11 April 2023 (Leslie’s Block)
Winemaking: Crushed and destemmed. Static stainless steel fermenters with twice daily cap management. Yeast type: Uvaferm BDX. 9 days on skins. 100%
Seasoned in French Oak Hogsheads (10% new oak)
Cellaring: Drink now to 2030
Screwcap. Vegan.
WInemakers: Bec Hardy & Bec Swincer.
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RD
Co-owner & Husband to Bec!
Bec Hardy Wines
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Would need to drink very sloooooooooooooowly….