Robert Oatley Pennant Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

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Erin Larkin - Halliday's Wine Companion

The 2017 vintage was cool and wet in Margaret River, but the cabernets that achieved ripeness were of brilliant quality. Salty, savoury and moving to secondary flavours already. This feels aged beyond its years at this point, although the savoury spice and firm structure are not without their charms. Dense texture and cohesion on the palate, clove and star anise to finish.

94 POINTS

Erin Larkin - Halliday's Wine Companion

Pungently savoury on the nose, reminiscent of tomato sauce Ð it has that salted tomato, sweet fruit vibe going on. Statuesque palate, all redcurrant and blackberries. Red gravel, kelp, brine and a density that is part of the calling card of Frankland River cabernet. The tannins through the finish have a metallic cast, the wine wraps up with licorice and aniseed; curls of star anise the lingering puffs of flavour.