2018 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon

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Average Critic Score: 93.0/100

Overview:
Dalwhinnie, located near the small village of Moonambel in the heart of the Pyrenees region of western Victoria, is one of Victoria's oldest family-run vineyards. Dalwhinnie has been growing grapes for nearly 50 years and the 16-hectare vineyard is now fully mature. At 595 metres above sea level, Dalwhinnie is the highest and most remote of the Pyrenees district vineyards. The vineyard is located in a naturally undulating trough which falls away from the hills, forming an amphitheatre nestled into the ranges. 

Julian Langworthy , Winemaker
Dark purple with red-black hues. Compelling and elegant aromas of cassis, fresh plum and bay leaf roll from the glass. Intense cassis, sour cherry and savoury dried herbs, with a powder fine tannin structure that pulls blackcurrant flavours long through the palate.

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Critic Reviews

93 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion

“Hand-picked cabernet with small volumes of cabernet franc and merlot included. Batches were fermented on skins. Maturation and mlf conducted in French oak barriques (30% new) for 18 months. Classic Pyrenees cabernet all the way, albeit minus the usual level of eucalyptus/bay leaf. A very stylish cabernet (and friends) offering aromas of ripe black fruits, sour cherries, clove and leafy notes. Firm cabernet tannin structure, pulpy and still settling in when tasted 6 months before release.”

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2005

94.0 Average Critic Rating
  • 94Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

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This hasn’t fleshed out yet but it’s still a gorgeous wine, the clear emphasis on line and length. Long sinewy tannins,…

— Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

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2009

93.0 Average Critic Rating
  • 93James Halliday, Wine Companion

$115.00

Bright colour, vivid hue; restrained and savoury red fruited bouquet, showing struck quartz minerality and a suggestion…

— James Halliday, Wine Companion

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2013

97.0 Average Critic Rating
  • 97James Halliday, Wine Companion

$115.00

Exceptionally dense crimson-purple showing through on the rim; blackcurrant/cassis fruit is perfectly matched with ripe…

— James Halliday, Wine Companion

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2018

93.0 Average Critic Rating
  • 93James Halliday, Wine Companion

$115.00

Hand-picked cabernet with small volumes of cabernet franc and merlot included. Batches were fermented on skins. Maturat…

— James Halliday, Wine Companion

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Wine Details & Information

Vintage: 2018

Varietal / Style: Cabernet Sauvignon

Producer: Dalwhinnie

Country: Australia

Region: Pyrenees, Victoria

Bottle size (ml): 750ml