2018 Robert Oatley "Finisterre" Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 6 Pack

94 POINTS

Ray Jordan

A mighty impressive example of why the 2018 vintage in WA has been so revered. One take of the aromas and you are immediately engaged with the dried herbs, cedar and bright blue and red fruits. Then the palate captures those characters and more with faint hints of graphite and light bay leaf. Will cellar for many years.

91 POINTS

Gary Walsh - The Wine Front

It’s been a long while since we’ve reviewed anything from ROV. This is from 40 year old vines planted on the Justin Vineyard, which I think used to go into Jack Mann? Anyway, it’s labelled as Great Southern, though I think it should be Frankland River. Cherry, cocoa, mint, aniseed and gum leaf. It’s medium-bodied, plush and rich, all the dark drinking chocolate, silty tannin, a spray of mint and dried herb, something of a regional ferrous edge to temper the sweet dark fruits. baking spice and mint, and again that rich mint chocolate finish of good length. It’s polished and very wine-made, less would perhaps be more, but shows the region to good effect.