Description

This wine is a classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon showing intense cassis fruit flavours, with a long finish on the palate and soft tannins. The wine was matured in French oak, adding to the wine’s structure, but not dominating the pure Coonawarra Cabernet fruit characters. The fruit for the Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is selected from old vine material from the Wilgha and Neilson’s Block vineyards at the cooler, southern end of Coonawarra. Located on the famous terra rossa soil, these vineyards were originally planted by Ian and Wendy Hollick in the 1970s and early 1980s.

“Assertive tannins cloister around black berry fruit and usher it through the finish. The wine is defined by the tannins, actually. Not only do they provide structure, and give something to chew on, they are filigreed into the fruit and augment it. Firm, structured and classically styled. Smart.” – 92 Points, Wine Companion

“A classic Cabernet nose, this is medicinal and herbal, with notes of olive, currant and tobacco leaf. There’s a cool winter berry vibe about it. Tannins are powerful, spicy and talc-like in texture, nicely weaving together the red fruit and acidity. A big wine for tannin lovers but one that maintains harmony. [Drink till 2029+]” – 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast

“Sourced from old Caberent Sauvignon vines, this opens with a dark and red fruit driven bouquet with spices, pepper, herbs and floral nuances. The palate is nicely balanced with flavors of dark currant and sour dark cherries. Overall, this is a lovely Cabernet that should offer a drinking window that spans a decade.”  – 91 points, International Wine Report