2020 DJ Cabernet

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DJ is a man of few words; as straight up and down as the prized rows of vines he cares for. His passion for grape growing is only exceeded by his passion for his family and sport (especially sport!). This reserve Cabernet is a deserving testament to him; to his passion, his grit, his down-right stubbornness, and his relentless efforts to grow the best fruit possible.

TASTING NOTE

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AROMA
Smoked meats, cassis, anise, black fruits and coffee grinds. Choc mint biscuits and charred rosemary.
PALATE
Pop a lamb roast in the oven quick! Mint jelly, juicy ribena currants, anise, stewed cherries and dusty tannins to round out the palate. Sweet blue fruits, chocolate, licorice and toast, plenty of structure and aging potential for those who have the patience to wait.
WINE & VINTAGE

2020 was a challenging vintage in a challenging world. There was a significant lack of rain through winter and spring, and an early heat spike during grape set that resulted in loss of crop. Hence, 2020 was an extremely low tonnage vintage, all while a pandemic raged.
Small crops mean great quality though, so our loss is your gain!

HISTORY

DJ is a man of few words; as straight up and down as the prized rows of vines he cares for. His passion for grapegrowing is only exceeded by his passion for his family and sport (especially sport!) This reserve Cabernet is a deserving testament to him; to his passion, his grit, his down-right stubbornness, and his relentless efforts to grow the best fruit possible.

WINE MAKER
Corrina Wright, 6th Generation
GRAPE VARIETY

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

REGION
McLaren Vale
COLOUR
Rich Deep Burgundy
ALCOHOL
14.5%

WHAT THE WRITERS HAVE TO SAY

2020
Ned Goodwin MW

A robust, quintessential maritime cabernet. The Vale is capable of good ones and this is up there. Blackcurrant, redcurrant, damson plum, saltbush and sage. Oodles of cedar and oak-derived mocha and vanilla from a couple of years in wood, presumably plenty new. A bit drying across the finish, but there is ample extract, pulse and linger to suggest that this will age very well.

92 points
Ray Jordan

Mighty good example of McLaren Vale cabernet sauvignon. There is a slightly leather, iron filings rust-like character which I find most appealing as it complements the vibrant dark fruits. Distinctive.

95 points