2013 Patrick 'Grande Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

TASTING NOTE: Rich and complex fruit developing to leather and cedar oak dominate the aromas. The palate is seamless with cassis fruit, hints of tobacco and plum and a long, lingering finish. 32 months of maturation in 100% new, tightly grained French oak & 6 years bottle aged under cork before release. The silky tannin and balance of the wine is the showpiece, embracing the superior aging ability of Coonawarra.

VINTAGE NOTE: The 2013 vintage was considered excellent in Coonawarra. A warm, dry summer was followed by a cooler Autumn which allowed steady ripening and gave us good bunch numbers. The cool Autumn meant there was no pressure of heat to quickly pick and gave the tannin time to mature fully before harvest.

Awards

Current and past awards:

96 Points - James Halliday Wine Companion
95 Points - Q Wine
95 Points - James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 
GOLD - Wine Showcase Magazine - New Release Tasting
GOLD - Melbourne International
BLUE GOLD - Sydney International Wine Competition
SILVER - Limestone Coast Wine Show 
Top 5 - International Cabernet >$100, Winestate Magazine
5 Stars - Winestate Magazine
95 Points - Mike Bennie WBM
95 Points - Tyson Stelzer WBM
95 Points - Huon Hooke