2021 Redman ‘The Redman’ Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz

A taut medium bodied blend with lively acidity, chalky tannins and a tense, elegant finish.

Impenetrable inky black heart with a very deep vibrant dark red black hue. A mixture of ripe blackcurrant, plum and liquorice scents move through the nostrils trailed by some blueberry, inky earth, spicy cedar and faint mint notes. Lively acidity underpins medium bodied flavours of red to black currant, mulberry, liquorice, dusty vanillin cedar, infusions of fresh herbs and spice. Edgy feel with fine chalky tannins finishing tense and elegant.
Cellar 8-10 years plus
Alc. 14.2%

Other Reviews…..
Sourced from 30-year-old vines and over 100 years of expertise between the four generations of family winemakers at Redman. Matured in French oak for two years. 2021 The Redman is displaying its excellent vintage in a purity of just-picked blackberries, wild raspberry and persimmon. Christmas cherries, rosella florals and blood plums. It's slinky as it winds down the palate. Pulpy red fruits sit generously in the middle. Oak imparts classic baking spices, nutmeg, cinnamon and ground ginger. Tannins have relaxed and have melded nicely into the wine – they provide a structured framework whilst feeling shapely and satisfying. A wonderful expression of the great Australian Claret blend, it's very worthy of your time. Drink by 2039.
96 Points
Shanteh Wale – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion

A classic in waiting, this 2021 Cabernet Shiraz is serene with all its pieces in their perfect place. Composed and highly complex as it delivers wafts of fresh cassis, gravel, black olive, Italian herbs and peppery spice. Vibrant youthful flavours are underlined by fine and chalky tannins that hold the palate tight through to an extremely long finish. This wine will sing for years to come. Drink 2032-2050.
97 Points
Angus Hughson – WinePilot.com