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92
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93
/ 100
Tasting Notes
A blend of merlot/cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc/petit verdot from a 1940s-planted vineyard in the subregion of Vine Vale. Blackberry, blackcurrant and black cherry fruits strut their stuff here, along with hints of clove, cedar, vanillin oak, earth, macerated plums and smoked meats. Sporting a deep fruit presence and a calm demeanour, fine, chocolatey tannins and an iodine/graphite note on the long, black-fruited finish
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Cabernet Blend
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Eden Valley
Alcohol %:
Cellaring: 5-10 Years
Scores
92 / 100"Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot and cabernet franc, from near-50yo vines on the estate vineyard in Vine Vale. A long spell (26 months) in French oak barriques has lent a savoury, gamey complexity that marks the brightness and purity of crunchy red fruits of this Bordeaux-style blend. Its juicy fruit core carries through a long finish, with strong support from firm, fine tannins and bright acidity."
- James Halliday
93 / 100
"A refined Bordeaux-style red; the bouquet shows crème de cassis, mulberry, vanilla, smoked game, thyme and violet notes, leading to a delightfully rounded palate that's plump and fleshy. It's beautifully rounded and smooth, finishing elegant and soothing. At its best: now to 2025"
- Sam Kim
