Vintage
2018
ABV
13.9%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
This is a classic Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon; medium to full bodied in structure, highly perfumed with fine-grained tannins. The nose on the 2018 SRS is classic Cabernet Sauvignon, lifted berry fruits in the blackberry, cassis and mulberry spectrum, with dark coco undertones. The palate shows crunchy black fruits, dark chocolate and spicy oak flavours. This is the best SRS Cabernet Sauvignon we’ve made to date. The 2018 SRS will drink beautifully as a young wine and will also reward cellaring for the next 10-30 years.
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.
