This exquisite wine captivates with a bouquet of dark forest fruits, including mulberries and cassis, alongside intriguing notes of potpourri and graphite. Its full-bodied character is harmoniously balanced, delivering a generous yet refined palate that showcases inky berry flavors such as boysenberry, blackcurrants, and Satsuma plums. Subtle hints of cedar and spicy oak enhance the complexity, making each sip an experience in itself.
Structured and dense, this Cabernet blend offers a delightful journey through rich, fleshy fruit notes supported by ripe tannins. The finish is persistent and elegant, inviting you to savor the experience longer. Whether you choose to drink now or cellar for a special occasion, this wine promises to elevate any gathering with its sophisticated charm and vibrant character.
Blend: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot
Aroma: Dark fruits, mulberries, cassis, potpourri, nori, graphite.
Taste: Boysenberry, blackcurrants, Satsuma plums, cedar, spicy oak.
Finish: Dense, well-structured, persistent Cabernet finish.
95 Decanter A subdued nose with graphite and fine oak laced through concentrated fruit. Red berry, cherry syrup and cranberry, with chalky, expansive tannins and granite minerality. Pencil shavings with fresh yet ripe fruit and cocoa nib. Compact structure that benefits from time open to appreciate its warm, velvety texture. Silvery fruit shows detail and finesse. A very classy Cabernet with plenty more to reveal in due course. Houghton clone from mature vineyards, 50% Treeton, 30% Wilyabrup, 20% Wallcliffe. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040
95 James Suckling Lifted and perfumed notes of wild blackberries, mulberries, licorice, coffee beans and cedar. The palate is full-bodied with seamless tannins and focused acidity, giving notes of blueberries, blood plums, baking spices and graphite. Incredibly integrated and balanced with an underlying tension. Pure class. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
