Description
The 2009 Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon perfectly articulates the regional expression and charm of McLaren Vale. The close proximity of McLaren Vale to the Gulf of St Vincent and the resultant cooling afternoon sea breezes ensure that the grapes do not ripen too hastily and also facilitates the development of optimum levels of flavour, colour and tannin. The subsequent wine exudes an evocative array of flavours. Brooding mulberry, dark cherry, liquorice and roasted chestnut flavours all mingle harmoniously in the wine. The flavour profile is underpinned by the subtle and seamless integration of the spicy oak and the sumptuous finely grained tannin structure.
Tyson Stelzer gives it 94 points and says.......
At the bigger end of Michael Fragos' Cabernet universe, this is powerful, but with the structure and balance to hold it. The palate is richly fruited, swirling with ripe blackcurrant, crunchy red currant and cassis fruit. The tannin structure is firm and fine grained, accented with dark chocolate oak.
Tyson Stelzer gives it 94 points and says.......
At the bigger end of Michael Fragos' Cabernet universe, this is powerful, but with the structure and balance to hold it. The palate is richly fruited, swirling with ripe blackcurrant, crunchy red currant and cassis fruit. The tannin structure is firm and fine grained, accented with dark chocolate oak.