2018 Arlewood Cabernet Sauvignon

Award Winning Wine The Real Review - Huon Hooke - 93/100 "Deepish red colour with a trace of purple, the bouquet mellow, forward, vanilla-tinged and attractive, with summer berry aromas in the mix. The palate is medium to full-bodied and softly fleshy, supple and with good depth and persistence. Plenty of current drinkability, too. Nice wineL it has penetration and persistence at the same time as impressive elegance." Halliday Wine Companion 2023 - 92pts Tasting Notes Colour: Bouquet: The nose displays a mix of red and black fruits – red plum, plum and blackcurrant with underlying spice and dried bayleaf. Palate: The palate provides layers of fruit ripeness including cherry, plum and cassis. The flavours are well supported by delicately interwoven French oak characters and a dried herb complexity. There is power, yet a structure and balance that results in a wine that has a fine and long finish. Food Pairing: Cellaring: Delicious now or cellar until 2035 Technical Details Variety:  86% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Cabernet Franc Vintage:  2019 Region: Margaret River, WA Alcohol: 14% Maturation: The components spent up to 21 days macerating on skins followed by 24 months in 35% new French oak barriques. Minimal fining and filtration.