2017 Robert Oatley Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright dark red black tinged hue. The nose offers up a scented profile of red to blackcurrant and mulberry infused with bay leaf followed by cedary tobacco characters, hints of black olive and spice. Medium bodied with an elegant, refined feel the palate is richly flavoured with red to blackcurrant and mulberry fruit over cedary tobacco characters, subtle black olive and spicy bay leaf elements. Slightly dryish but very finely grained tannins. Excellent length with a long finish of ripe red to blackcurrant, mulberry, infusions of bay leaf, black olive, cedary tobacco characters and spice.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews…
From the warmer districts of Wilyabrup, Carbunup and Cowaramup, matured for 12-15 months in French oak. The warmer climate shows through very clearly with velvety mouthfeel, plum and blackcurrant fruit, and a brocade for the velvet. Small wonder that it quickly won two gold medals. Drink by 2032.
95 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion