Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Coldstream Hills
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Coldstream Hills
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Overview
Overview
The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was first made in 1992 and in most years is sourced from Coldstream Hills G Block. A later maturing variety, Cabernet Sauvignon requires careful site selection with north facing hillside slopes being preferred. This wine is made using traditional techniques, with a portion staying on skins for extended maceration. Upon completion of fermentation, the wine is matured in new and used French oak barrels. Silky and concentrated, this wine displays the essence of cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon and will reward careful cellaring for at least fifteen years.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13.5% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy now - 2036 |
| Winemaker | Andrew Fleming |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 96 Points | The Real Review, Huon Hooke |
| 96 Points | Halliday Wine Companion, Philip Rich |
Huon Hooke
Very deep, very bright, glass-staining purple colour; a dense bouquet, slightly closed at first pour, with rich black fruits, licorice and well-harmonised oak aromas. It's full bodied and super-elegant on the palate; fine-grained tannins and a sweet fruit core—all seriously seductive attributes. Lovely already but cellaring is recommended to bring the full rewards.
Philip Rich
A deep crimson purple. An impressive and seductive wine with its core of pure blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit, crushed violets and perfectly handled cedary oak. It's a touch closed at present on the energetic palate, which is like a coiled spring, just waiting to unfurl. Impeccably balanced, this will totally be worth the patience required.
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Chicken
Lamb
Duck
Pizza
Spicy Food
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
Attractive blackberry, dark cherry and cassis with underlying cedary oak, nutmeg spice and dark chocolate.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Cooler than Bordeaux yet warmer than Burgundy, picturesque Yarra Valley is one of Australia's foremost cool-climate wine regions. An easy one-hour’s drive from Melbourne, the area is home to more than 80 cellar doors. In addition to the huge range of wineries, the area boasts superb contemporary restaurants, authentic rustic farms - and luxury overnight accommodation if the sightseeing gets too much! The fertile Yarra Valley soils produce famously elegant and textured Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
A cold wet start to the growing season proved challenging in the vineyards with fruit set and ultimately yields lower than average. Summer began with high humidity, but during the ripening period became stable and dry. The onset of flavour development occurred relatively rapidly with fine acidity retained across all varieties.