2012 Patrick of Coonawarra Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra

Patrick of Coonawarra enjoyed great success in the 2021 Halliday guide, picking up a 97 point review for their flagship wine, the Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, and were also in the 'best of the best' reds list of just 26 wines (which included just eight Cabernets). This is certainly among the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the nation, and without question a contender for the best Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra region - especially when considering that the 2012 vintage has just been released, in peak condition, and is entering the first drinking window of it's long life.

A barrel selection from the best vintages from Home Block vineyard, 30 months in French oak, then 4 years cellaring at the winery. It is opulent yet well balanced, repeated tastings revealing a wine of great class with a long future.

97 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au 1 August 2020