Vintage
2019
ABV
14%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
The parcels of fruit were fermented and matured separately in French oak for a year. They were blended just before bottling based on a precise tasting profile.
A classic and unhindered expression of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon. A paragon of personality, purpose and approachability for those who enjoy soft tannins, succulent red fruits and simply love wine. Aromas of cassis, red cherries and bright red fruit underpinned by a seamless palate of raspberries, plum skin, bright red fruits and silky, textured tannin on the finish.
Accolades
2019 - 91 James Suckling, 90 Decanter
2018 - 92 James Suckling
2017 - 94 James Halliday, 91 James Suckling
2016 - 95 IWC, 92 James Halliday
2015 - 91 James Suckling, 17.5/20 Matthew Jukes
2014 - 92 James Halliday, 90 Wine Advocate
2013 - 95 James Halliday
Winemaker's Bio
Winemaker Bruce Dukes is a qualified Agronomist with a master’s degree in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of California. He draws on decades of local and international winemaking experience, including four years at Francis Ford Coppola’s Niebaum-Coppola winery in California and a significant tenure at Pierro Winery in Margaret River. Bruce’s time spent in California helped hone his exacting and confident approach.
Bruce exudes an infectious enthusiasm and passion for his craft, making wines from the ground up. Beginning with a deep understanding of soils and sustainable farming practices, it is Bruce’s belief that a holistic approach reaps the greatest rewards, both for the wine and the environment.
His winemaking philosophy is best described by wine expert Professor Steven Kolpan who noted in his book “A Sense of Place” that, “Bruce Dukes articulates the art and science of winemaking with elegance and ease. Bruce knows that the best wines are made vine by vine, berry by berry …”
