Dukes Single Vineyard Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
92 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION DUKE'S SINGLE VINEYARD GREAT SOUTHERN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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Vintage: | 2017 |
Source/Region: | Great Southern, Western Australia |
Grape Variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for the next decade |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.30 |
Rating: | 92 |
Bright, fragrant black and blue berries, redcurrants, toast, some tobacco and a flicker of vanilla. There's a soft, sweet core of fruit here, with a plummy richness to it, and very fine powdery tannins, before finishing with a lively red fruit acidity.
Duke and Hilde Ranson ended their long search for the perfect property to establish their vineyard as their "retirement". The first vine was planted on Duke's 60th birthday, on the 5th August, 1999. When other people think of retirement, Duke and Hilde Ranson started their wine-making careers.
With Duke’s background in Agriculture and a long love affair with wine, it was not altogether a surprise when Duke and Hilde purchased a block in the Riesling belt in the Porongurup.
They decided to plant beautiful Riesling, beloved Cabernet Sauvignon (by Duke) and spicy Shiraz. Ten hectares of vines were planted on the 60 hectare farm. ‘Porongurup Pure’ sheep are agisted on the remaining acreage. The vineyard is situated at the foot of the heritage-listed Porongurup Range and also overlooks the Stirling Range to the north. It is a cool climate region producing soft reds and is a premium region for Riesling. The cellar door opened in 2002, to serve their first ever vintage, 2001 Riesling.
The entire staff consists of six, with Duke and Hilde included. They are a small, passionate, family orientated crew, who all know the place like the back of their hand.
Duke’s Vineyard is the dream that is now reality - and although retirement is looming, Duke and Hilde remain as enthusiastic about their project as they were on the day they first saw the property.
92 Point Rated & Special Value Buy - James Halliday Wine Companion
"Bright, fragrant black and blue berries, redcurrants, toast, some tobacco and a flicker of vanilla. There's a soft, sweet core of fruit here, with a plummy richness to it, and very fine powdery tannins, before finishing with a lively red fruit acidity"
90 Point Rated - Huon Hooke The Real Review
"Deep red colour with a good purple tint, and a fresh minty-berry bouquet of typical cabernet character - fruit-driven and aromatic. The tannins are firm and tight. A bright, firm young medium-bodied cabernet, straightforward, with freshness and vitality."
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