2017 Rymill The Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

A terrific Coonawarra Cabernet that delivers super value.

Totally opaque black as night core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted blackcurrant aromas infused with black olives are trailed by cigar box, spicy dried herbs and hints of bay leaf. Medium to full bodied with an elegant feel and solid underlying structure, the palate features rich blackcurrant and mulberry fruits over a back drop of cedary tobacco characters, subtle black olives and infusions of spicy bay leaf. Slightly dryish finish with fine grained tannins and a medium to long aftertaste. Super value.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
A bright ruby, this highly savoury cabernet promises from the get go with a nose that is nicely restrained rather than all show and go. The emphasis is on graphite, pencil lead and mineral. Cool. Suave. Impressive. Mid-weighted, little more. The fruit unravels with some air across the cheeks, showcasing cassis and cherry flecked with some gentle oak vanillin and mint. Drink by 2026.
94 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion