{"title":"Coonawarra","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"yalumba-the-cigar-cabernet-sauvignon-2015-australia","title":"Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep red to crimson in colour. An aromatic display of Satsuma plum, licorice allsorts, and heady violets. There are nuances of sea spray combined with a melange of dark berries. The palate is rich and supple, showing great depth. Dark blueberry fruits are complemented by a savoury mid palate, showing tapenade and dried herbs. There are lovely bitter chocolate tannins and the recognisable structure that Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is famous for. Enjoy now or cellar for seven to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Cigar; a name coined by Coonawarra Vignerons to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil. Home to some of Australia’s most famous vineyards, the secret of Coonawarra lies in the intimate bond between the terra rossa soil, limestone layers, pure artisan water and a long cool ripening season. Fortunate to be part of this iconic place, Yalumba salutes the region’s pioneers and those privileged to inherit its future. Yalumba Distinguished Sites is a family of exceptional wines; each carefully sourced and masterfully crafted to capture the true essence of specific, special sites from which it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMid-winter rains filled the soils and replenished the aquifer. A dry, warm spring advanced flowering by two weeks earlier than average. Yields were moderate due to lower bunch numbers. Dry conditions throughout December and January kept berry size small so the fruit had excellent concentration of colour, flavour and tannin when harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for The Cigar are crushed into small static fermenters, and as the fermentation commences, the temperature is allowed to peak early at 30°C, then given more control at around 22°C. This ensures good extraction of colour and tannin. The grapes stay on skins for around seven days, with some tanks given extended skin contact before pressing. Matured for 14 months in new French oak barriques and hogsheads (26%), one year old French oak barriques (11%), balance in older French and Hungarian oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Enjoy with barbecued lamb loin chops or mushroom, tomato \u0026amp; basil lasagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488027025725,"sku":null,"price":157.62,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/11608-1.jpg?v=1729029942"},{"product_id":"crafters-union-coonawarra-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-australia","title":"Crafters Union Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eToasted coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRipe cassis \u0026amp; berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSubtle fresh herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGarnet red colour in the glass. Ripe cassis notes, hints of fresh herbs, with toasted coffee notes from the oak. Medium body, ripe berry and plums with hints of oak. Medium tannin and a linear structure with a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFrom the renown Australian viticulture region of Coonawarra on the Limestone Coast. Rust red earth or terra rossa is a feature of this region, cool nights and long mild growing season makes for distinctive and recognisable Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes are full and partial destemmed, crushed into modern temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Fermented on skins with the cap managed daily. The wines are assessed for colour and tannin evolution prior to pressing the wine off the skins. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation to temper the acid profile. Judicious use of oak to act as a foil for the distinctive fruit characters of Coonawarrra Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Delicious on its own or enjoy with chocolate, roast duck \u0026amp; figs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Constellation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488108880189,"sku":null,"price":107.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/13792-1.jpg?v=1729030666"},{"product_id":"yalumba-the-cigar-cabernet-sauvignon-2016-australia","title":"Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eDark fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBitter chocolate \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLicorice allsorts \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eRecognisable structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Magnificently styled and composed, the wine shows cassis, mixed berry compote, cedar, violet and subtle tobacco notes on the nose. The palate is wonderfully concentrated and focused with excellent depth and persistency, gorgeously enhanced by velvety mouthfeel and fine chalky tannins. Classically expressed and structured. At its best: now to 2028\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep red to crimson in colour. The aromatics display baking spices, plum, licorice allsorts, and blackberries. There are nuances of sea spray and ozone, combined with a melange of dark berries. The palate is rich and supple with great depth. Dark fruits, such as blueberry, are complemented by a savoury mid palate, showing tapenade and dried herbs. There are lovely bitter chocolate tannins and the recognisable structure and architecture that Coonawarra Cabernet is famous for. The palate crosses the line between savoury and fruit sweetness beautifully and will be a lovely youthful wine as well as maturing into an elegant and structural older wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Cigar is a name coined by Coonawarra Vignerons to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil. Home to some of Australia’s most famous vineyards, the secret of Coonawarra lies in the intimate bond between the terra rossa soil, limestone layers, pure artisan water and a long cool ripening season. Fortunate to be part of this iconic place, Yalumba salutes the region’s pioneers and those privileged to inherit its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Menzies Vineyard, Yalumba’s premium Cabernet Sauvignon estate was established in the world famous region of Coonawarra in 1975. The terroir is defined by red brown earth over limestone, perfect for growing grapes for full-bodied, structured red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCoonawarra experienced lower than average winter rainfall. These conditions coincided with a warmer spring and summer, as a result vintage was approximately two weeks earlier than average with lovely richness and concentration of fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes for The Cigar are crushed into small static fermenters. As fermentation commences, the temperature is allowed to peak early at 30°C, then given more control at around 22°C. This ensures good extraction of colour and tannin. The grapes stay on skins for around seven days, with some tanks given extended skin contact before pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMatured for 21 months in new French oak barriques and hogsheads (20%), one year old French oak barriques and hogsheads (19%), balance in older French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Enjoy with barbecued lamb loin chops or mushroom, tomato \u0026amp; basil lasagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488125231421,"sku":null,"price":167.16,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/14129-1.jpg?v=1729030774"},{"product_id":"yalumba-the-cigar-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-australia","title":"Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eLavendar \u0026amp; violets\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSpiced strawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eYouthful tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Deep, purple-hued ruby with little transparency, lighter ruby on the rim. The nose has volume and intensity, a signature note of eucalyptus, minty herbaceousness leads the bouquet, along with cassis, blackcurrant leaves, dark plums, cedar and vanilla spices growing in dimensions. Full-bodied, aromas of red plums and red currants on the palate, along with eucalyptus and mint, interweave blackcurrant leaves, vanilla and cedar. Bright acidity provides freshness and vitality, broaden the palate with spices. Fine-grained tannin has a fine and firm grip, already integrated but will soften with age and develop leathery and cigar nuances. Match with lamb racks and ribeye steaks over the next 8+ years\" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Dec 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"This is terrific; the seductively fragrant bouquet shows cassis, tobacco, cedar, clove and floral characters. It's concentrated and finely focused on the palate, offering excellent power and persistency, while remaining classically structured and balanced. At its best: 2022 to 2033\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Intense, high-energy cabernet sauvignon with cassis, cedar, black olive, and spicy oak flavours. A serious wine that can be enjoyed now but will deliver much more in a few years time\" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Dec 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep red to crimson in colour. A perfumed wine, displaying spice notes, lavender and violets, with fruit aromatics of warm strawberries, blackberries, and the quintessential note of sea-spray that the region is known for. Peppery, fresh and alive with youthful tannins, the moderate to long palate has intense red-purple cassis fruit. A delicious wine with all the hallmarks of Coonawarra Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Menzies Vineyard, Yalumba’s premium Cabernet Sauvignon estate was established in the world-famous region of Coonawarra in 1975. The terroir is defined by red brown earth over limestone, perfect for growing grapes for full-bodied, structured red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe growing season was one of the wettest on record, providing the vines with lovely high soil moisture levels. These conditions were capped off by a cooler than average spring and early summer, allowing a slow, steady growing season resulting in harvest up to four weeks later than usual. Patience was rewarded with the final wines showing beautiful flavours and tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMatured for 16 months in new French oak barriques (22%), one year old French oak barriques and hogsheads (31%), balance in older French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Barbecued lamb loin chops or chickpea, mushroom and pine nut burgers with a red onion and tomato salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488241131837,"sku":null,"price":174.18,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/16775-1.jpg?v=1729031643"},{"product_id":"grant-burge-ink-coonawarra-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-australia","title":"Grant Burge Ink Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eBlack currants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eMint chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eCedar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFine \u0026amp; soft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tInky Purple core pushing right out to a narrow ruby\/crimson edge. Intense nose of black currents, choc mint with a hint of fresh cut cedar. Luscious, ripe dark fruits with a sweet, juicy mid-palate framed by fine, soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe story of Grant Burge is one of the past, the present, and the future. 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Vibrant, deep magenta in colour. The aromatics are rich with blue \u0026amp; black fruits, notes of spices and warm, comforting aromas of cedar, strawberry compote and sandalwood. The palate is expressive with blackcurrant, plum and clove spice, melding with dark chocolate and ripe fruits. The wine has a beautiful structre with fine tannins and balanced acidity ensuring longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrown in the Menzies Vineyard, Yalumba's premium Cabernet Sauvignon estate. This was established in the world-famous region of Coonawarra in 1975. The terrior is defined by red brown earth over limestone, perfect for growing grapes for full bodied, structured red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAbove average winter and spring rainfall replenished soil moisture and aquifers. Winter was cold giving the vines plenty of rest during dormancy, while spring and early summer were quite warm. Cold ocean currents from the Bonney upwelling provided a cooling influence on March temperatures, extending slow, cool ripening to deliver them grapes with fine tannins, natural acidity and strong varietal flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tMatured for 19 months in new French oak barriques and hogsheads (20%), one year old French oak barriques and hogsheads (10%) with the rest in older French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe Cigar is a name coined by Coonawarra Vignerons to describe the region's unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil. Home to some of Australia's most famous vineyards, the secret of Coonawarra lies in the intimate bond between the terra rossa soil, limestone layers, pure artisan water and a long, cool ripening season. Fortunate to be part of this iconic place, Yalumba salutes the region's pioneers and those privileged to inherit its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Barbecued lamb loin chops or chickpea, mushroom and pine nut burgers with a red onion and tomato salsa.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Negociants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488302997821,"sku":null,"price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/18223-1.jpg?v=1729032143"},{"product_id":"zema-estate-coonawarra-shiraz-2016-australia","title":"Zema Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2016 (Australia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Estate-grown, hand-picked, matured in American and French oak for 15 months, from a stalwart of the region. Good colour; the complex bouquet ranges through black berry\/ cherry fruit, spice and Coonawarra earth, which all appear in the full-bodied, balanced and long palate. The tannin structure is in tune with the oak, adding the icing to the cake. Regarded by Zema as outstanding\" James Halliday, Wine Companion 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Some wines offer value time after time yet continue to sneak under tha radar. I find Zema Estate wines don't get the credit they deserve at times. This Shiraz is a beauty, as was the Cluny 2016. A wine which will reward patience, but it is good to go now as well. But if you do choose to tuck into it now, give this a decant to see it at its best. It's a spicy Shiraz - red fruits and berries are deep rooted within. Red currants and red cherries plus baked raspberries meet char, cloves, cedar and woodsy spices. Those spices steer proceedings to a longer than expected finish. After two and three days of tasting it softened immeasurable. There's still some tannin grip, but that fruit now glides with absolute easy. A terrific Shiraz!\" Qwine, Jul 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine was made from fruit which was harvested at its optimum maturity. The wine was fermented for 7 days under controlled temperatures in a combination of rotary and static fermenters. Maturation for 14 months in small French and American oak barrels has assisted in the development of a wine that shows vibrancy and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoonawarra is renowned for its remarkable 'terra rossa' soil, a thin metre band of soil over laying a deep formation of limestone. The Zema family is proudly traditional in its approach to vineyard practices, favouring hand pruning and limited irrigation to maximise fruit quality. These practices are enhanced by the family's three strategically selected prime vineyard locations, capitalising on the regions subtle climatic variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zema family has been consistently producing exceptional hand crafted Coonawarra wines since 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Pairing: Lamb chops, roast beef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DhallNash","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488381706557,"sku":"103898_2016_750","price":395.88,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/19957-1.jpg?v=1729032722"},{"product_id":"mrs-q-coonawarra-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-australia","title":"Mrs Q Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (Australia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eFrench \u0026amp; American oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eCherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eCassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cstrong\u003eSpice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tBright garnet in colour with purple hues. Intense cool climate cassis fruit with integrated spicy oak. Complex flavours of cassis and cherry with spicy oak and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe grapes were picked in the cool of the night to retain fresh, elegant fruit flavours. A combination of rotary and \"headed down\" open fermenters were used over 7 to 9 days in the fermentation process. Most of the ferments were held at 22°C and then drained and pressed at 2 Baume. This portion completed its fermentation in new and old oak barrels. Once dry and blended, the wine remained in new and old French and American oak barrels for a future I6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tTake a deep breath, close your eyes and visualize Mrs Q ....... Intriguing, bubbly, selfless and enticing with a soft quirky laugh echoing across a moonlit room, Mrs Q approaches, carrying her precious collection of indulgent luscious wines. The better half of Johnny Q and mother to 3 Treasures invites you to share a glass. 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A symphony of dark forest berries, couverture chocolate, fresh blood plums and vanilla bean with hints of dark roasted coffee, earthy spices and cherry liqueur.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrant Burges Filsell vineyard with near century old vines is considered one of the best vineyards in the Barossa Valley and consistently produces fruit of great intensity and concentration. Planted in 1920, this vineyard also produces some of the fruit for Grant Burge Wines, flagship Shiraz, the highly acclaimed Meshach.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDifferent batches of fruit were crushed and fermented separately. Primary fermentation on skins occurred for approximately eight days, with a couple of small batches undergoing natural yeast fermentation in small open fermenters for a further week. 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The grapes are picked at optimal ripeness, minimally handled in the winery and fruit vibrancy is not hidden by non-essential artefact. Seeking first and foremost fruit expression, drinkability and to be a great accompaniment to food. 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Medium weighted yet mouth-filling with ripe fruit flavours and fine tannin structure driving a lovely long flavour-packed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winter and spring prior to the 2023 vintage was generally a little wetter and cooler than what is usual, delaying the start of vintage and meaning some extra care was required through the growing period. Whilst the vintage was indeed later than usual, there were some really beautiful parcels of fruit that benefited from being grown in sites where the slower ripening simply enabled flavour ripeness to be achieved with character \u0026amp; balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is partially hand-harvested before de-stemming and cool fermentation in small two tonne open fermenters with regular hand plunging. 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This appeared raw and closed at first, with raspy tannins. It then revealed cassis, leafy freshness, dark chocolate, herbs and menthol. A core of sweet fruit works in unison with the cedary oak and while more bottle aged is needed to smooth out the tannins, they are knitted into the body of the wine\" James Halliday Wine Companion, Aug 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The classic grape of Coonawarra, and this has a classic Cabernet nose. We have bay leaves, tobacco, black fruits, cassis, coffee beans, blackcurrants, leather and that hint of mint. The wine had enjoyed a seven day ferment in rotary and static fermenters, before a year and a half maturation in French oak hogsheads.  It is mid-weight in style with an appealing softness on the palate. The intensity fades a smidge right at the very finish but there is so much flavour leading to that, it is effectively irrelevant. Fine tannins, a nice line of acidity and a wine with such a promising future, ten to fifteen years. Impressive now but it will take several steps up in time and surely rank considerably higher. If you are looking for a fine, good value example of a classic Coonawarra Cabernet, then look no further\" Ken Gargett, Winepilot, Oct 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Zema family are Coonawarra quiet achievers, making sound regional wines of high quality without loud fanfare. This is no exception.  Deep black-ish purple in colour, it has a very appealing nose of blackberry, briar, vanilla and earth.  The medium bodied palate has seamless flow and good balance, tannins are ripe and soft\" Ralph Kyte-Powell, Real Review, Sep 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet featuring a medium-bodied palate of subtle menthol and well-integrated French oak. Complex and well-balanced with fine grained tannins to finish. Luscious and juicy, filled with black fruits. Generous yet soft, with an elegant finish. 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