Winemaker Notes
Aromas of cassis, fresh herbs, subtle, dusty and earthly layers. Flavors of cassis, bay leaf, complex rich dark chocolate and a smooth and silky tannin structure.
Pair with a family roast or duck casserole.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This has a perfumed nose of lavender, sandalwood, blueberries, raspberries and nutmeg. Silky, juicy and polished, with a medium body and ripe tannins. Pretty spice notes to close. Drink now.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The complexity in the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Frankland River comes from the different sites—a number of sites/parcels across the vineyard. Therein, delineation here is defined by varying soil types and aspects. The original plantings were in 1971 and are all the Houghton clones. This is ripe, plush, textural and vibrant; the fruit is lush and opulent, and the tannins are grippy, chewy, pliable, buoyant and ductile... really good. Good Cabernet tannins.
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Wine Enthusiast
A bouquet of tangy red currant, cherry and violet opens this Great Southern Cab, backed by notes of eucalyptus, savory spice, graphite and a gentle chocolaty oak. Powerful gauzy tannins coat the tongue and are a little aggressive. They’re currently drowning out the fruit somewhat but should settle with another year or two in the bottle.
A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.
Quite remote and unequalled in beauty, the wine regions of Westerm Australia promise endless physical and climatic diversity. From the coolest, seaside vineyards to the hottest inland zones, Western Australia is the source of some of the country’s most sought after wines.