2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River
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Marked by cocoa, mulberry and cassis, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is another terrific vintage for this benchmark Margaret River producer. It's medium to full-bodied and softly tannic, with silky-dusty notes and hints of raspberries emerging on the lingering finish. Just a wonderfully balanced example of Cabernet Sauvignon, showcasing a rare combination of power, opulence, structure and elegance.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Mid cherry red. Pure fruited with cassis and damson. Chewy tannins all tangled up with the sweet dark fruit on the palate. Rounded and generous but still so fresh. Some fruit-pastille sweetness on the finish but overall it is elegant and refined. Lightish but persistent. Very young still. (JH)
This is a fragrant and fresh Moss Wood with sage and bay leaf aromas, laced through red plums, cherries and redcurrants. The oak registers in a cedary and spiced-chocolate layer and is well integrated. The palate casts a long, sleek shape with quite assertive tannins, carrying fresh and concentrated red plums and cherries in an integrated style. A blend of 91% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc. Approachable now, but best from 2026. Screw cap.
Mid crimson with a minerally nose. Subtle and lively with a hint of mintiness. Low key, ready and savoury. Very far from galumphing but without real concentration or density. (JR)