100% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured for 18 months in 300L hogsheads (50% new), the oak substantially French, with a small proportion of American. Australian richness combined with elegant Cassis notes. Deep red in color, with a expressive aroma. Fine, concentrated blueberry and blackcurrant on the palate, with hints of dark chocolate. Well-structured and velvety, with fine tannins and a long, nuanced finish.
Matured for 18 months in French barriques (33% new). Intense, full-bodied blackberry fruits, with notes of blackcurrant, plum and earth. Oak and tannins provide the impressive structure of the wine. Drink by 2036.
95 points Red Star for Value James Halliday winecompanion.com.au August 2019