A mulberry with a hint of ground black pepper and charry oak bouquet, precedes a medium to full bodied with a warm rich texture wine. The blackberry and savoury fruit predominates. The flavours finish with toasty vanilla oak giving the palate length and richness.
The wine spent twenty four months in second and third use French and American oak barriques.
Awards and Accolades
2008 Vintage: 93 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion "Has stood the test of time very well; blackberry and plum flavours are infused with notes of cedar, new leather and earth; the tannin and acid balance is excellent, the medium-bodied palate long and satisfying. ready now, but will hold. Very good value."
From the Winery
Reschke wines guard the true essence of the Coonawarra. A responsibility they take seriously and with pride. Blending a heritage in the finest Cabernet growing landscape of Australia with a strictly managed vineyard, they allow the Coonawarra to express its distinctive allure. Reschke takes great pride in the attention to detail that sets them apart and brings pleasure to lovers of wine.
Reschke's premium, low yielding vineyards are located on the unique Terra Rossa soils, 7 kilometres north-east of the township of Coonawarra, in the Lower South East of South Australia
The vineyard holdings of 360 acres, consist primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, there is also a selection of Merlot, Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Nose - Notes of hibiscus flower and Rosemary perfectly with deep, resonant sandalwood and classic Coonawarra mint
Palate - Dark chocolate and liquorice, with a presence of rosemary. The black fruits and savoury mouth feel complement each other perfectly.
Food - South Australian chargrilled Rib eye Steak
Don't Pay: $26.00
WBW Rating: 92/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Coonawarra, SA
Winemaker: Peter Douglas
Drink now until: 2025
Alc/Vol: 13.8 %