Vintage
2018
ABV
14.2%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
This is the most serious Embers Cabernet Sauvignon we’ve ever produced and that’s a direct reflection of the quality of the 2018 vintage. The 2018 Embers Cabernet Sauvignon has loads of violets, ripe black fruits with bitter chocolate and cedar notes. This year’s wine is juicier and more concentrated than previous vintages. Flavours of Satsuma plum, blackberry cassis and dark chocolate underpin this super vintage. Unashamedly full of flavour with soft ripe fruits and a fine tannin structure.
Accolades
91 Points - James Suckling March Report 2020. "This is a very fresh, vibrant and bright cabernet that offers a mix of redcurrant and cassis aromas and flavors with quite fresh, lithe style on the palate", 92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards 2020.
Winemaker's Bio
With over two decades of winemaking experience under his belt, Cliff Royle brings an intimate knowledge of Margaret River winemaking to his role. Prior to Flametree, he was Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate in Margaret River, where he was responsible for winery operations over a ten year period that saw the winery more than double in size. Under his leadership, Voyager Estate received numerous accolades, both at home and overseas.
In terms of personal recognition, Cliff was awarded Winemaker of the Year by Winestate Magazine in 2003 and was a finalist in Gourmet Traveller’s Winemaker of the Year in 2005. Cliff has also been active in wine judging across the country; including Senior Judge at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show and Royal Perth Wine Show over a number of years, as well as judging three years of the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge. Additionally, he’s played a pivotal role in kick-starting the Margaret River Wine Show and has been a committee member since the show’s inception.
