2016 Reynella Cabernet Sauvignon 6 Pack

95 POINTS

James Halliday - Halliday's Wine Companion

Small parcels were basket-pressed from one vineyard to provide 95% of the wine, the remainder open-fermented, all basket-pressed into French barriques for 14 months maturation. The wine is a richly textured and structured carpet of blackcurrant fruit, cabernet tannins dancing a jig at every point along the way to the finish. Oak makes a contribution, but it is the least of the three pillars.

93 POINTS

Ned Goodwin - Halliday's Wine Companion

Hand picked, sorted and fermented spontaneously. Matured 17 months in a judicious 25% new oak, bridled with older French wood from Bordelaise cooperages. This is relatively soft for the region and approach. Reflective of the vintage, to be sure. The oak, malty and nicely embedded. Currant, mulch and green olive tapenade riffs spread smoothly across a broad palate. A big wine, but far from heavy. Cushy and approachable. I'd be drinking this on the earlier side.