structure, with lifted blackcurrant, cassis, cedar notes, fine grainy tannins and underlying roasted chestnut characters. The style is generous and vigorous. The 2018 is a highwater mark for the series and proves that all of those small percentage changes have made a huge difference. But cabernet is an unforgiving and transparent variety. The weather patterns and vineyard management have to perfectly align to make wines of this stature in this part of the Margaret River.
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