Woodlands
'Clémentine' Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
A touch soft up front but otherwise vigorous and clean.
A touch soft up front but otherwise vigorous and clean.
Dec 16th, 2023
An unexpectedly delicious Bordeaux blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Oak grazed, dark-berry nose with hints of earth and a herbs. The oak's definitely more prominent on the palate, offering vanillin creaminess which seemingly melts into the concentrated yet juicy fruit profile. Medium to full bodied with chalky tannins and lively acidity. Finishes long with an interesting marmalade-like note. Not a wine I'd typically like, but I really appreciate how there's not an ounce of jamminess in the wine, nor the heavy pyrazines I associate with the Cabernet's of Margaret River.
NB: I was really pleased with the condition of that wines last night. With this session, that's 4 out of 6 bottles from the new wine shop/bar in town with little-to-no heat stroke issues - that's a huge win in my books! Kudos, RL.
An unexpectedly delicious Bordeaux blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Malbec, 9% Petit Verdot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Oak grazed, dark-berry nose with hints of earth and a herbs. The oak's definitely more prominent on the palate, offering vanillin creaminess which seemingly melts into the concentrated yet juicy fruit profile. Medium to full bodied with chalky tannins and lively acidity. Finishes long with an interesting marmalade-like note. Not a wine I'd typically like, but I really appreciate how there's not an ounce of jamminess in the wine, nor the heavy pyrazines I associate with the Cabernet's of Margaret River.
NB: I was really pleased with the condition of that wines last night. With this session, that's 4 out of 6 bottles from the new wine shop/bar in town with little-to-no heat stroke issues - that's a huge win in my books! Kudos, RL.
Very nice Bordeaux style from Australia. Earthy, not at all jammy.
Very nice Bordeaux style from Australia. Earthy, not at all jammy.
May 23rd, 2022Soft and subtle. Nice without being mind blowing.
Soft and subtle. Nice without being mind blowing.
Apr 30th, 2022
Mulberry, dark fruits, solid structure and nice oak notes, good acid balance, this should improve for 5+ years, nice!!
Mulberry, dark fruits, solid structure and nice oak notes, good acid balance, this should improve for 5+ years, nice!!
Jan 30th, 2022
