Cloudburst - Cabernet Sauvignon - Margaret River 2017

Tastingbook.com

97 / 100

par Markus Del Monego le 22/09/2020

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Rich nose with complex approach, intense fruit reminiscent of blackberries, ripe blueberries, flowery hints in the background (violets), as well as liquorice, mild spices, dark chocolate and aromatic herbs. On the palate well balanced with very appealing and multi-layered character, ripe fruit, mild spices and liquorice, great depth and length. A wonderful wine with a very convincing nose and an even more convincing taste.

Decanter.com

97 / 100

par Jane Anson le 27/08/2020

This style of Cabernet Sauvignon is what you come to Margaret River for. Blueberry flavours that are both concentrated and creamy, dripping with savoury herbs and cocoa dusting. Liquorice root runs through the precisely held in place tannins, and this is a gorgeous wine from what was a relatively cool and long growing season in Margaret River. 3.8pH. Entirely dry grown, organic.
Drinking Window 2022 - 2040

Halliday Wine Companion

98 / 100

le 01/04/2020

Astonishing. Complex, layered, vivacious and utterly smooth, with a heady, voluminous perfume of violets, small red flowers, dark cherries, mulberries and cassis knit with cedar/vanilla oak and backed by a hint of blackberry pie. Long and supple, almost ridiculously gentle, it’s explosively flavoured with dark cherries, plums and dark berries artfully plied with faintly smoky, showy oak and a hint of meatiness. It takes clarity and purity to a rare dimension, unfolding layers of fruit and fine, genuinely firm, slatey tannins that become steadily more pronounced towards its lingering finish.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

par Joe Czerwinski le 09/01/2020

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is a smooth, medium-bodied effort that comes across as a bit tight and reticent in its youth. Hints of violets and delicate herb shadings join raspberry fruit notes, picking up cranberry and mocha on the long, silky-textured finish. This should steadily gain interest over the next several years and drink well through 2035. 92+

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

par James Suckling le 09/05/2019

This is a tiny-production, beautifully drinkable cabernet with currants and plums, as well as shell and hints of fresh herbs. Medium to full body, round and lightly velvety texture and a juicy finish. From organically grown grapes. This will drink incredibly well now, but will improve with age. 3,000 bottles made.