Description
"We noted in our production comments the Ribbon Vale 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is now dominated by the Houghton clone and this makes it quite different from previous vintages. This immediately evident on the nose, which displays the classic Houghton fruit aromas of blueberries and violets and these combine with blackberry, raspberry and a bit of plum, courtesy of the Malbec. Sitting beneath the floral array are Cabernet’s usual complex notes cedar, tobacco and tar and some light, toasty oak. The theme of the vintage continues here and it is immediately obvious the addition of the Houghton clone has changed the style. The wine now presents generous flavours of red current, blueberry and boysenberry, which are bright and generous, making the wine long and round. The acidity is still fresh and the tannins firm but the balance is excellent. The wine finishes with some soft oak notes." - Winemaker Notes
"Medium-deep red-purple with a briary, tomato-bush and angelica bouquet, the palate medium-full bodied and lively, intense, fine and focused, with bright and attractive cabernet cassis/raspberry fruit backed by fine, persuasive yet supple tannins. Fine, elegant cabernet, worth cellar space." - 93 Points, Huon Hooke, The Real Review
