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