Lot 352 | 2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Lot 352
2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Opaque in the glass but not quite squid ink - just a little garnet around the rim.  Already showing beautifully with just six-weeks in the bottle with a ripe, gorgeously fragrant bouquet of cassis, dark plum and menthol/bay leaf opening further to reveal ripe cherry, blackberry jam and crushed red rock aromas anchored with chocolate and toasty brown sugar notes. Concentrated, expressive and perfectly-weighted on the palate with a supple-yet-powerful entry leading to a succulent mid-palate where the fantastic complexity of the vintage is in full effect. Here gobs of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, dark plum, dark chocolate, leather and cedar are perfectly arrayed over silky, nuanced tannins seamlessly woven throughout. Delectable and well-structured at the same time with deftly-deployed oak carrying it all to a fabulously long and sumptuous finish.

Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 69 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Lot 352 2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon offers a stunning value with its accessible, complex, and classically-styled profile. Customers praise its delicious and easy-drinking qualities, solid and bold flavor, and great value for the price. The wine's rich bouquet and well-structured palate make it a delectable choice for Cabernet enthusiasts.

Summary topics

  • Drinking Experience: 12%
  • Cabernet Quality: 26%
  • Flavor Profile: 16%
  • Value for Money: 27%

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Review highlights

  • "Really solid Cab which delivers great value for its price." — KB
  • "Flavors blended well and had a nice finish." — John B.
  • "Tasting dark berries, chocolate, cedar, and currant." — Randy U.

Reviews

Good wine here

"Needs "time" to come around. Better tasting when a little warmer as well...cherry notes came out and more spices...good wine for the price but not a grand slam here - worth a year or 2 more to age and maybe it evolves"

— Steve S. (4/5)

Buy now, drink in 5 years

"This is a perfect example of an Australian Cabernet….it is very tight at the moment, with a bit of acidity that demands you decant for a min. 45 minutes. I have tried 1 bottle and have decided it needs to sit and mature for approx 5 years before really showing its stuff"

— Chris D. (4/5)

Lot 352

"The eucalyptus in this one can be a bit over powering."

— Vladimir A. (4/5)

Great value!

"The Australian wines have been a surprising addition to my collection. This one benefits from a little extra time in the bottle or a decant - but is a good cab at a great price!"

— Steven A. (4/5)

Soft Cabernet

"Fruit forward, easy drinking with no discernible tannins. Perfectly pleasant."

— R M. (4/5)

Delicious wine, unbeatable price

"This cellar defender is a go-to pop ‘n pour around here, which is why so much of it has disappeared so quickly. Easy to enjoy the dark fruit profile, combined with earth & spice, and lifted with a touch of menthol. It’s not quite in the league of the 240 cab, but I’d buy again."

— Marie M. (4/5)

Cab Sav

"Great wine!"

— Erik M. (4/5)

Aussie buying spree - Lot 352 Connawarra Cab

"I have bought many Aussie wines lately. Many of the Shiraz Lot 343 to 356 - all really great. Also love the 345 Clare Riesling and 346 Adelaide Sauv Blanc. Lot 352 Connawarra Cab fits in there with a great QPR. Wonderful start to finish, easy to enjoy. Great balance of dark fruit flavors. Really glad I filled the rest of last case with 4 of these bottles,"

— Bruce C. (5/5)

Wonderful Daily Drinker

"Much more complex than I thought it would be. Great with meals."

— Mark S. (4/5)

Smooth. Great taste. Will be

"Smooth. Great taste. Will be re-ordering."

— Thomas H. (5/5)

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