THE OUTPOSTCABERNET SAUVIGNON
McLAREN VALE | SOUTH AUSTRALIA
This wine is intensely bright, floral and fragrant on the nose with lovely length on the palate. A perfectly balanced Cabernet, very worthy of its reputation.
Vintage | 2020
Series | REGIONAL | Generation | Flagship
Awards
93 Points | Wine Orbit, Sam Kim, April 2022
91 Points | Winestate Magazine 'Cabernet & Bordeaux Challenge 2022'
TASTING NOTES
It’s varietally expressive and instantly appealing with blackcurrant, thyme, rich floral and cedar aromas on the nose, followed by a succulent palate displaying fine texture and chalky tannins
"Flavoursome and lingering with juicy flavours, making it fabulously drinkable”
Sam Kim
RECOMMENDED FOOD AND BBQ PAIRINGS
RECOMMENDED FOOD AND BBQ PAIRINGS
Rib Eye Steak
Lamb
Mushroom
PRODUCT DETAILS
VIntage | 2020
Grape Variety | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alc/Vol | 14.5%
Series | Regional
Wine Maker | Ben Riggs
Serving Temperature | 16-18C
Cellaring | up to 15 years
Aging | 12 Months 70% new French 30% American oak
Vineyard | The 2020 Coonawarra Cabernet is supplied from the Wetherall vineyards located in the heart of the Coonawarra wine region. Supplied from the “Thomas” vineyard and the “Harrison” vineyard, The sites are located in the northern end of the region and are traditionally some of the earlier ripening blocks with low yields and excellent concentration.
INTENSE PURPLE & RUBY SHADES
in the glass. The nose has mint and mocha over black fruits. Big plump black fruits with olives and rosemary savoury tangents. Big tannins drive the palate and tame the weight to a degree. Still finishes with some fruit sweetness"
Stuart Know
-The Real Review,