Single vineyard estate-grown blend … hand picked fruit … sumptuous and smooth, classic cabernet. Only small quantities. 92 points Halliday Wine Companion, GOLD Cowra, GOLD Small Winemakers.
RRP $80
CASE PRICE $75
PER 6 PACK $450
Hand-picked from low-yielding, estate grown vines, this wine is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec.
Using minimal filtration, the intense varietal flavours are expressed within an impressively rich and long palate. Some naturally occurring sediment may remain. This wine has the balance and structure to improve over the next 15 years.
Dense crimson with strong purple hues.
A complex and complete blend of blackcurrant, licorice and cigar box with classic cool climate mint and cedary French oak
The three varieties each play a critical role in creating a seamless blend of rich blackcurrant, plums and vanilla. The wine has elegant tannins with a long finish of spice and dark chocolate.
This wine has the balance and structure to improve with careful cellaring over the next fifteen years.
14.0%
$75 per bottle, $450 per 6 pack.
Australian Small Winemakers Show 2008 | Gold | |
Cowra Wine Show 2007 | Gold Class 81 (second top points) | |
Winestate Magazine July/August 2007 | 4 1/2 stars Classic Cabernets Edition. Equal Top in Category | |
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion | 92/100 | |
Perth Royal Wine Show 2007 | Bronze Class 20 | |
Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia 2007 | Bronze Class 29 | |
Australian Small Winemakers Show 2007 | Bronze Class 58 |
James Halliday 2008 Australian Wine Companion
A smooth and supple array of sweet red fruits, with some darker berry influences; light- to medium-bodied, the balance good and there is enough structure. 14% alcohol.
Rating 90/100
Drink 2015
Winestate Magazine July/August 2007 Classic Cabernets Edition
Awarded: 4 1/2 stars Equal Top in Category
A ripe, chocolaty/sweet berry style with succulent plum and toasty oak aromas. Flavoursome chocolaty/blackberry palate with great acid structure and chewy tannins.