Such a rich and opulent vintage which has been expertly captured in this full-bodied and so generous cabernet from Margaret River. Loads of sweet sappy fruit with a liberal hit of French oak has harnessed an immensely powerful statement of the region. Ripe firm tannins and that oak hold toasty blackcurrant and dark chocolate fruit flavours with ease.
96 points, Wine Guide 2017
The colour doesn't have the depth expected at this price; in all other respects it does what is expected of it, with cassis, leaf and herb fruit, a decent amount of French oak and disciplined tannins.
94 points, Wine Companion (February 2016)
Margaret River
Located three hours south of Perth, Margaret River is Western Australia’s most prestigious wine-growing region. Serious vineyard development began only in the late 1960’s following the publication of a report by John Gladstones in 1965 stating that the area had a similar climate to Pomerol or St Emilion, with low frost risk, plenty of sunshine and equable temperatures within the growing season promoting even ripening. Margaret River’s climate is warm and maritime, with some cooling influence provided by southeast trade winds. The soils derive from granitic and a gneissic rock over which laterite has formed. The region can be divided in three sub-regions: the cooler south between Yallingup and Karridale with predominantly lateritic gravelly loamy sands and sandy loams; the warm and sunnier Willyabrup in the centre with predominantly gravelly loams, but some gritty sandy loams and granitic gravels; and Margaret River in the north with similar soils, but slightly cooler temperatures. This is entirely consistent with style; the wines from Willyabrup being more generous than the highly structured wines of the north and the elegant styles of the south. Margaret River is best known for high quality Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blends and top notch Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends. Over the years, the region has established an astonishing reputation illustrating a consistency in quality and a strongly focused winemaking culture.
