"Ripe, supple tannins and a lovely mouthfeel"

93 Points | Tony Aspler

APPELLATION
Golden Mile Bench

VINEYARD SOURCE
100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Arise Bench.

WINEMAKING
Matured for 16 months in a combination of new (25%) and 1-2 year old (75%) French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTE
Richly layered aromas of cassis, blackberry and cigar box are complemented by black plums and integrated oak spice. Flavours of red cherry and black currants mingle with clove, nutmeg and cocoa powder. The palate is mouth-coating and textured while building in intensity of flavors throughout the long finish. 

FOOD PAIRING
Roasted venison rack with Madeira jus served with baby turnips and garlic-creamed spinach

FULL TASTING NOTE