A collaboration with one of Coonawarra's oldest adn most respected producers, this 2010 Cabernet is elegant, lean and great bang for your buck! Opaque black crimson red in colour with a dark ox-blood hue. There are distinct aromas of blackcurrant, a touch of typical cool climate mint, cedar and a good dose of spice warmth. Medium weight, the palate presents an elegant flavour profile of dark cherry, mulberry and spearmint with some underlying cedar and a plenty of spice. Fine grained tannins. Dryish finish with aftertaste of dark mulberry, mint and cedar. You don't get much better than good, old fashioned Cab Sauv!
Accolades: 2010 "90 points"- Ray Jordan, The West Australian, 19th July 2012 "Blackberries, dark plums and blackcurrant fruit "- UK Tatler, July 2013 "Blackcurrant and cassis"- Mike Frost, Courier Mail Brisbane, 8th June 2012 "Dark and intense"- Sam Wylie Harris, www.falkirkherald.co.uk "Drinking beautifully"- Sam Wylie-Harris, Launceston Examiner, 9 November 2013 "Elegant aromas of red berries"- Nick Stock, Madison, August 2012 "Excellent value"- Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph Sydney, Drinks, 21st July 2012 "Great berry and oak notes"- Ballarat Courier, 9 February 2013 "Great match"- Jane Strode, Australian House and Garden, October 2012 "Intense palate is layered with flavours of berry "- Selector, 1st October 2012 "Lovely big dark red"- Ballarat Courier, 31 August 2013 "Quality Coonawarra cabernet"- Kerry Skinner, Illawarra Mercury, 6th September 2012 "Special value for money"- James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013, July 2012 "Terrific value"- John Lewis, Newcastle Herald, 12th September 2012.
From the winemaker Wayne Stehbens: This is quintessential Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. Supple, medium bodied wine with elegant aromas of red berries, violets and hints of mint. Well proportioned with generous fruit and a persistent finish. An easy partner to a wide range of foods including pasta, red meats, quail and dishes with spicy or smokey flavours.
Don't Pay: $22.00
WBW Rating: 94/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Coonawarra, SA
Winemaker: Wayne Stehbens
Drink now until: 2017
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
