Very deep, saturated, glass-staining purple colour; the bouquet is bright and fresh primary fruit in the blackberry/cassis range backed by smart fresh, cedary oak, a very concentrated wine with density and power, fruit doing most of the talking, The palate is very lively, vibrant, driving and long, and promises much for the future. Cellaring recommended. Outstanding value, too! Drink 2024–2041
95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com Jan 2024
#1 of 28 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale
Dark and intense. The wine opens with fresh cut red capsicum straight forward on the nose. Take a sip and immediately find roasted red capsicum, liquorice, fresh tomato leaves, and mouth coating black currant characters. Hints of savoury white and black pepper towards the back palate. A nice menthol and mint freshness. This is nice soft and more rounded expression of this wine. Firm and velvety tannins envelope the mouth, a little bit grippy. A long lingering finish. Exceptional Cabernet. This will age beautifully.