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Cabernet From Coonawarra, Clare & McLaren Vale
We'd been fresh outta the good stuff from the Coonawarra for a while. Fortunately we've sorted that with an impeccable old vine Reserve and a superb single vineyard, close planted beauty from Wine by Thoms. We've paired them up with Dowie Doole's 96 point lovely and Kilikanoon's 95 pointer from the Clare.
Leconfield's 96pt Reserve Cabernets – the '21 was our fave Cab last year, this '22 Reserve is our fave this year. Magical perfume, structure and fruit.
Wine by Thoms Coonawarra Cabernet – Single vineyard, close planted - dense and intense but varietal, needs a decant to 'wake it up' Seriously classy.
Dowie Doole Architect McLaren Cabernet – 96pts, heartbreakingly pure fruit, brilliant structure - spindles of cedary oak.
Kilikanoon Meymans Cabernet – 95pts. Rich, bold, tomato leaf, tobacco, blue fruits. black tea and purple prose once you've had that first sip :-)
12 seriously stunning Cabs worth $720 for just $265.
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Made From: Close-planted Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard on Coonawarra’s famed Terra Rossa soils.
Aromas and Flavours: Blackberry, black cherry, violet, plumstone, liquorice, dried herbs, fresh espresso, spice and black tea, supported by cedary oak and gravelly tannins.
Drink if you like: Cool-climate Cabernet with ripeness and structure.
Pair With: Lamb or other red meats.
Awards: 92pts James Halliday.
Fun Fact: Shows well on opening, but improves with air – worth decanting, or try the “day two test” for even greater reward.
The Wine: Minuscule production from a tiny close-planted block. A little tight at first, but that’s the sign of a Cabernet with decades ahead of it. Decant, or open and give it 30 minutes in the glass, and you’ll find layered black and blue fruits, spice, liquorice, dried herbs and espresso notes. Structured and savoury, with fine gravelly tannins and cedary oak. Impressive now, excellent tomorrow, and likely superb for 10–20 years.
Made From: Leconfield's finest old vine Cabernet, Cab Franc and Merlot, including old vine material and new, small berry clones r8 and d45/14.
Aromas and Flavours: Florals, red fruit perfume, black tea, violets, blackcurrants, blue fruits, cedar
Drink if you like: Yarra Yering No 1, Yeringberg, Mount Mary Quintet
Drink With: Lamb Shanks, a punchy Risotto
Awards: 96 Ray Jordan, 96 Kim Brebach
A first release Reserve Cabernets from Leconfield. This blend sees Leconfield's finest Cab Sauv co-fermented with Merlot and Cab Franc, resulting in the perfectly harmonious integration of flavours. Deep in colour; the nose is fresh, and bright, offering dark fruit aromas, cedar, cigar box and dark chocolate. It balances richness with elegance beautifully and finishes with perfectly modulated fine tannins. Exceptional already, and has a long future ahead of it.
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