HoughtonGladstones Cabernet Sauvignon
Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaret River, Australia
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Dry, Full Bodied style of Cabernet SauvignonMargaret River, AustraliaThis Cabernet Sauvignon honours acclaimed viticulturist and longtime supporter of Houghton. Dr John Gladstones, one of the great contributors to the West Australian wine industry. In 1965, it was John who proposed the Margaret River region as suitable for growing premium wine grapes.High intensity and distinctly characteristic of the Batley vineyard. The 2017 Houghton Gladtones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon displays cassis, ripe plum and tobacco with hints of dried bay leaf and thyme. French oak maturation adds oak char, mocha and subtle spices. A full bodied and highly structural wine wine showing classic varietal characters of cassis, plum and tobacco. The rich and dense fruit is balanced by fine, firm tannins. French oak maturation contributes to the complexity, texture and length of the wine. A wine built to age gracefully with careful cellaring.
This Cabernet Sauvignon honours acclaimed viticulturist and longtime supporter of Houghton. Dr John Gladstones, one of the great contributors to the West Australian wine industry. In 1965, it was John who proposed the Margaret River region as suitable for growing premium wine grapes.High intensity and distinctly characteristic of the Batley vineyard. The 2017 Houghton Gladtones Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon displays cassis, ripe plum and tobacco with hints of dried bay leaf and thyme. French oak maturation adds oak char, mocha and subtle spices. A full bodied and highly structural wine wine showing classic varietal characters of cassis, plum and tobacco. The rich and dense fruit is balanced by fine, firm tannins. French oak maturation contributes to the complexity, texture and length of the wine. A wine built to age gracefully with careful cellaring.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeCabernet Sauvignon
- Size750ML
- RegionMargaret River
- Current Vintage2019* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks8.58
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateWestern Australia
- Brand NameHoughton
- Wine MakerCourtney Treacher
- Vegan Friendlyfalse
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
- Organicfalse
Gold Perth Wine Show Awards
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2016
97 points Halliday Wine Companion
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Huon Hooke
Prolific Australian wine reviewer for Fairfax Media and The Real Review
Vintage 2019
95 points The Real Review
Deep, bright red/purple colour with a bright, intense cassis aroma which shouts cabernet sauvignon, violets and blueberries too, a hint of pepper, while the palate is medium to full-bodied and elegantly-structured, with fine, balanced tannin and decent length. As a varietal cabernet it's spot-on. It's a bit simple at this stage, very much a fruit wine, and needs time to build more character. (From the Batley vineyard in Wilyabrup)
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