2023 Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 12 Pack

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Ray Jordan - Winepilot

A picture-perfect vintage has produced one of the best Cabernets under this label yet. Bold statement of blackcurrant and lifted blackberry on the nose with a trace of bay leaf and dried herb character. Beautifully seductive and smoothly textured palate with the structure and definition that is distinctly Cabernet, giving it purpose. A wine like this selling for just $30 is crazy.

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James Suckling

The nose is deeply perfumed, giving aromas of blackcurrants, boysenberries, cinnamon bark and rose petals. The full-bodied palate has finely integrated tannins, showing wild blackberries, graphite, salt brine and dried herbs. Very complex and refined.

92 POINTS

Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion

Incredibly vibrant and fresh and oh-so highly drinkable. Everything dialled back, just a light combo of cassis and blackberries, woodsy spices, black olives and nori with pops of sweet fruit across the fuller-bodied palate. Raspberry-sorbet acidity and fine, lightly drying tannins caressing the palate. Punches above its weight.

92 POINTS

Cassandra Charlick - Winepilot

Lightness on feet thanks to oak that doesn’t overpower, and bright, vibrant acidity that shimmies through the tannins and fruit weight. Not a dense Cabernet, rather mid-weight and easy to drink now. While there’s plenty of bright and juicy fruit, this is Cabernet in a savoury key. Salt dust, juicy red and purple fruit, graphite, black olive pop and a bresaola, cured meat note. Lovely long line, a wine of surprising finesse for under $30. Drink now to 8 years.

91 POINTS

Tom Kline - Winepilot

Soft aromas of earth, cedar, gravel and bay leaf lead the charge before the fruit begins to emerge – blackcurrant and black cherry. A swirl of the glass unlocks notes of black olive and a whisper of mocha. On the palate, cedar and charry oak come first, followed by blackcurrant, mocha, earth and a touch of dark chocolate. The tannins are firm and grainy, framing the wine as it moves through to a medium-length finish. A bright line of acidity keeps things fresh. This is savoury-led, though not excessively so, offering solid structure and complexity. It’s not the most concentrated wine, but delivers plenty of interest for $30.

91 POINTS

David Williams - Decanter

One of Western Australia’s most reliable and affordable producers, Howard Park comes up trumps again with this classic Margaret River Cabernet. Combining perfectly ripe, just short of crunchy cassis and satin-skinned black cherry, with a waft of green leafy freshness.

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2025 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Dense dark fruit aromas on the nose with touches of min and sea salt. Very pure fruit flavours, fleshy, very well-made. Award: Silver - DWWA 2025

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Erin Larkin - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2023 Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon is leafy, grippy and layered with dark berry flavors on the palate. The finish leaves a note of black olive tapenade, while the freshness of the wine is superb. This is very good, if not uncomplicated, from a sensational vintage in Margaret River and Western Australia at large. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.