Crawford River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Ugh, it’s utterly gorgeous. True to intent the wine drinks beautifully right now. Succulent, supple, dark fruited, gently spicy, distinct alpine herbal influences, white pepper, gentle clove and sandalwood notes, anise, truffle and field mushroom characters in the mix. An imprint of amazing fruit is writ large. Tannins wrap and roll through the wine, light, sandy but puckering and gently firming right through to a lengthy, minerally series of chomps that follow on from each sip. A freshness here too. Impact and yet grace and evenness. Regal, you could say, but that’s esoteric in a way; it’s just damn brilliant to get stuck into. Drink 2024-2040+. 96 Points. Mike Bennie, The Wine Front.

"A deep ruby red, this carefully handcrafted and perfumed wine has aromas of blackcurrant, dark plums and crushed violets together with hints of coriander seeds and incense.  Medium bodied, elegant and gently fleshy with silky, persistent tannins to match". 95 Points ~ Halliday Wine Companion ~ Philip Rich.