Critic Reviews
97 Points - Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate
“I taste in batches of six, pouring each glass, gassing the bottles and working my way through the flight. Today, this 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon was poured in glass number five, and so it has had some time to breathe. Upon pouring, the nose was so abundantly, luxuriatingly steeped in graphite, fresh lead pencil (a smell so potent and specific and good), forest floor and pure, summer raspberry. After 20 minutes or so in the glass, the oak has begun to recede, and the fruit is swelling up. The 2022 season in Margaret River was warm, dry and early, and the quality of the Cabernets (particularly) was stellar. While the oak is a feature at this stage, the fruit is so sensationally poised and powerful that this will be a super superstar in the decades to come. This is one of Australia's most collected/cellared premium wines for a reason. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.”
96 Points - Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
“94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Here we have a classic Moss Wood Cabernet, and maybe, though don't mind me, it puts me in mind of the 2001 for richness and presence.
It's a powerhouse Cabernet and classic Moss Wood in terms of intensity and regal carriage. Black fruit, dried cranberry, cedar, nutmeg, dried flower perfume, tobacco, and damp earth. It sweeps though the palate with grilled nuts, toast, fresh blackberry, a whole lot of sweet grainy tannin and black tea perfume, acidity is balanced and present, and the finish thunders and goes very long. Quite a wine. Outstanding. (Drink between 2028-2044)
Original score: 96+ points”
96 Points - James Suckling, James Suckling
“Plush, perfumed aromas of red and black currants, black cherries, spices, graphite, purple flowers, crushed blackberries and violets. Finely tuned tannins and bright acidity lead into a midweight, fruit-driven palate with almost silky texture and no heaviness. Tightly wound with some early-drinking generosity and plenty of polish. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
95 Points - Angus Hughson, Vinous
“The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon radiates exceptional purity, offering blackcurrant, warm slate, gravel and earthy aromas. This is a fuller-flavored vintage, yet it retains the estate signature of finesse, with powerful sweet cassis and red earth flavors complemented by a not unwelcome touch of mint. Mid weight and stylish, the wine's pliable tannins hold the dark berry flavors firm and controlled over an extended finish in a package where overall length and balance are exceptional. (Drink between 2023-2048)”
