$64.90
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Region: McLaren Vale
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot
First Glance: Dark Fruited, Spicy, Savoury, Ripe
Acclaim: 93pts
The Wine:
Classic aromas of blackberry, leaf and briar of Cabernet Sauvignon are closely pursued by opulent plums and wild herbs of Shiraz and Merlot. Five spice, dark chocolate and ripe mixed berries underpin the varietal cascade. Hallmarks of a timeless Church Block. A wealth of cassis, plums and black cherries are tethered to the palate with smartly ripened tannin. Dense, plush and balanced with a lovely core of ripe fruit, this wine is effortless in its harmony and energy.
The Review:
Ned Goodwin MW, jamessuckling.com - 93pts
"A vintage that marks an incoming winemaker and a culling of lesser quality fruit. Cabernet and shiraz, the Aussie archetype. Consummate, medium-bodied and savoury, with better tannin management than what I recall of past vintages. Bay leaves, currants and iodine, with liquorice tannins serving as gentle directives to good, supple length. An everyday claret for the sophisticate, with a strong maritime feel."
