Beautifully aromatically lifted with leaf, crushed mint, fresh lemon thyme and a hint of Sage. Strong but bright cassis and ground turmeric intertwine with fresh dark cherry and black currant fruits. Its such a very bright and lifted wine.
The sublime palate shows strong dense blackberry fruit sweetness overlayed with dried spice of turmeric, nutmeg and caraway. The fruit drives long while the spice coats the palate.
The tannins are hugely dense and powerful but not obtuse however show a balance and finesse. Together they bind creating an amazing velvety like texture and finish with
such a long, persistent experience.
Pairs well with slow roasted lamb shoulder, snow pea pasta, chickpea and rosemary stew.
Drink on release or enjoy with careful cellaring between 5-15 years of age.
Trophy + Top Gold - 2025 Barossa Wine Show
Gold Medal - 2025 Royal Adelaide Wine Show
95 Points – Tony Love – Wine Pilot 2025 – “Sourced from two prized vineyards in the Barossa and Eden Valleys, hence the overarching “Barossa” zone labelling. The 2021 vintage is highly regarded across the region, and has delivered a 20/20 vision Cabernet Sauvignon expression: dark berried, some cassis, a sophisticated stitch of sensitive oak sitting behind the fruit, all wrapped in a subtly spiced, gentle dusting of tannins that give a complete yet soft finishing texture to the wine. A warmly welcoming Cabernet with balance and drinkability now, and for a good decade ahead.”
94 Points – Ken Gargett – Wine Pilot 2025 “A fine Barossa Cabernet, their flagship, from a highly regarded producer out of an absolutely stellar vintage – every reason to expect something a bit special here. The fruit is a combination of Barossa Valley and Eden Valley vineyards. An opaque maroon hue, there is an immediate ripeness to this wine, which is rather compelling. The nose exhibits an array of glorious aromas, including chocolate, licorice, blackberries, tobacco leaves, dried herbs and cassis. The oak integration is exemplary. A wine of well-crafted structure, giving us a supple texture, impressive length, serious intensity, fine balance and satiny tannins. The finish continues to linger long after the last sip. This is a ten year proposition, likely considerably longer if needed. A bit special indeed.”
94 Points – Dave Brookes – Halliday Wine Companion 2024 “A classically proportioned Barossa cabernet sauvignon with intense blackberry pastille, blackcurrant and black cherry fruits, edged by leaf and twigs and cut through with notes of clove, sage, cedar, cigar smoke, roast capsicum, wood spice and dark-chocolate bullets. Concentrated with a real black-fruit-pastille edge, compact tannins and a finish plush with brandied fruits, fruitcake and cassis.”
