Brygon Reserve Bin 888 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
94 POINTS HALLIDAY AND GOLD MEDAL WINNER! EQUAL POINTED WITH PENFOLDS BIN 707 '07 ($249) AND BEAT THE 2010 JIMMY WATSON TROPHY WINNER.
$16.99each for 12
$17.99each
DESCRIPTION
WHY TO BUY?
* GOLD MEDALLIST.
* 94 POINT RATED.
* EQUAL POINTED TO AUSTRALIA'S PREMIER CABERNET.
* OUTPOINTED THE JIMMY WATSON TROPHY WINNER.
AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL:
QANTAS INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2010.
ACCOLADES
"Bright red-purple; the whole emphasis of the wine is on elegance and length, the bouquet with black fruits, the palate bringing red berries and cassis into play; the tannins are fine, the oak integrated. Drink Until 2020"
James Halliday
From being awarded 94 points by Mr Halliday the amazing Bin 888 has equal pointed with Australia's premier Cabernet - Penfolds 707 '07 ($249.99) and Orlando St Hugo '07 ($50).
On the national wine show circuit this powerful wine has shown up such heavy hitters like:
Devils Lair Cab Sauv 2009 (96 Pts Halliday & $50),
Evans & Tate Redbrook Cab Sauv 2008 (95 Pts Halliday & $38),
Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cab Sauv 2008 (94 Pts Halliday & $50),
Xanadu Dragon Cabernet Merlot 2005 (94 Pts Halliday) &
Harvey River Bridge Joseph Cab Sauv 2009 (94 Pts Halliday & $35), winner of the 2010 Jimmy Watson Trophy!
TASTING NOTES
A fragrant bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberries and ripened plums blending into freshly ground coffee beans.Tinges of chocolate introduce a palate of soft cassis and espresso with a lengthy finish.
SOURCE
MARGARET RIVER
Brygon Reserve wines are made from only Margaret Rivers's finest fruit. The grapes produced here have delicate, yet intense flavours.
CELLARING: Enjoy until 2020.
BOTTLE TOPS: STELVIN
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5%