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99
/ 100
Ray Jordan -
97
/ 100
Erin Larkin -
96
/ 100
Gary Walsh
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2018
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Western Australia, Margaret River
Region
14.4%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
99 / 100"A thoroughly exquisite cabernet blend from the great ‘18 Margaret River vintage. Also has some malbec, merlot and petit to complete the picture. This is the finest Rolling Stone yet released. It’s sophisticated and so regally refined with fine tannins and fine-grained oak cradling such beautiful fruit. Perfumed with black fruits displaying ever so subtle mineral, black olive and cracked seashell characters. The palate is endless. A truly great wine."
- Ray Jordan
97 / 100
"78/16/3/3% cabernet sauvignon/malbec/merlot/petit verdot. The best parcels of fruit from the Hazel's vineyard. Matured in French oak for 18 months (40% new). We are coming to the end of the premium 2018 releases from Margaret River, so it is a thrill to be able to taste a few more before the tranche is exhausted. This is closed, restrained and cooling, with layers of graphite tannins and salty mineral acidity ... the fruit is supple and elegant, defined wholly by blackberries, mulberries and raspberry coulis. This has eons left in the tank. It would be impatient of you to drink it earlier than 2025 (we would forgive you if you did though, because it is already delicious)."
- Erin Larkin
96 / 100
"Cabernet Sauvignon (78%), Malbec (16%) Merlot (3%) and Petit Verdot (3%). I’ve said before, that this Rolling Stone comes over as a kind of Napa Valley meets Margaret River style to me, perhaps with a little twist of Bolgheri. But don’t mind me. I’m fanciful. Black fruit (and some red), perfume, baking spices, dark chocolate and a smattering of dried herb. It’s muscular, deep and brooding, all the dark chocolate and spice, ripe graphite tannin with a firm ‘mineral’ feel, maybe a little black olive and nori too, and a fragrant yet serious finish of outstanding length. Quality and density of tannin is a highlight. Serious business. Terrific."
- Gary Walsh
Tasting Notes
"Rolling Stone represents the pinnacle of our red wine production and is the most authentic expression of Hazel's Vineyard. Biodynamic farming, meticulous vineyard management and the utmost attention to detail in the winery all contribute to a wine that speaks of our land. This wine is crafted from select parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot."
The nose is a display of fragrant violets, cassis and fresh earth, complemented by savoury notes of black olive, bay leaf and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful yet elegant and refined, combining a dense core of blueberries, gravel dust and cedar spice with firm but fine tannins providing impressive length. Made in very limited quantities from selected parcels of fruit, Rolling Stone expresses the essence of this remarkable southern Margaret River vineyard.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity