The 2022 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is another outstanding release from one of the regions benchmark producers, showcasing the depth, purity and balance that define great vintages from the terra rossa soils. It opens with aromas of blackcurrant, dark plum and cedar, laced with subtle notes of mint and spice. The palate is powerful yet refined, delivering layers of rich dark fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins and beautifully integrated oak. Theres impressive depth and length here a wine that combines concentration with elegance.

Critics have been unanimous in their praise, awarding 9495 points across multiple reviews. Winepilot described it as generous and powerful deep black fruits with firm, chalky tannins and tremendous drive, while Campbell Mattinson noted its confident hands and beautifully balanced flavours of blackcurrant, mint, cedarwood and cream. Ray Jordan and Ken Gargett also scored it 95 points, reinforcing its reputation as a Coonawarra classic with excellent cellaring potential.

While formal medal results for this specific vintage are still emerging, past vintages of this label have consistently earned gold medals at major wine shows a reflection of the producers consistency and pedigree. The 2022 vintage follows that lineage with poise and structure, drinking superbly now yet built to evolve gracefully over the next 1015 years.