CRITIC REVIEWS
Angus Hughson
The 2019 Bin 169 is a beautifully pristine and pure Coonawarra Cabernet that was matured for 17 months in 56% new French Oak hogsheads. It offers up a classic regional expression. Aromas with pinpoint focus display a breath-taking start with leafy cassis, blackberry and cedar aromas nicely interwoven with high quality oak, extraordinary underlying energy and vitality. A delightful seamlessness between mouthcoating tannins and impressive violet and cranberry flavours follow with impeccable balance also on display. With incredible length, this Coonawarra classic will deliver for many years to come.
JancisRobinson.com
17 months in French oak (56% new, remainder one year old) and fruit from just a few blocks. TA 6.4 g/l, pH 3.6.Glowing blackish crimson. Very rich and pungent with layers of melted blackcurrant cough sweets. Very long but still extremely tight. Peter Gago suggests the tannins are like those mouth-watering Italian tannins . The wine is indeed sappy. (JR)


