Black Wattle

Mt Benson Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Intensely flavoured Cabernet
From Mt Benson's most awarded producer
Concentrated spicy fruit with tobacco cedar notes
Region: Mt Benson, South Australia
Colour: Very intense, deep, vibrant purple hues.
Nose: Concentrated earthy and herbal notes with upfront blackcurrants, black cherry and mulberry hints, juicy ripe plums combined with integrated fine toasty French oak, a very concentrated and complex bouquet
Palate: Beautiful concentrated spicy fruit with tobacco cedar notes combined with ripe black- berries, the intense fruit from the nose follows through on the palate. Well structured even tannins are balanced with a fine acidity and rich earthy flavours, producing a very special wine of great complexity and length.
Oak: 12 months in one & two year old french oak barrels
Food Match: Slow cooked lamb shanks.
Winemaker: Neil Doddridge
Drink Until: 2025
South Australia's Limestone Coast is beginning to encroach on Coonawarra's uniqueness. There is no doubt that Coonawarra is this areas most renowned but coming from behind Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Robe and Mt Benson are all proving to be worthy contenders to the heavyweight title.