2021 Zema Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

A rich, large scaled Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.

One of Coonawarra’s long standing Estate’s, the Zema family having been crafting wines from their vineyards for nearly 40 years. The family arrived from Italy in 1953 bringing with them a wealth of traditional vineyard practices and experience. In 1982 they purchased their first 20 acre property, located in the heart of the famed terra rossa strip adjacent to Coonawarra landmarks Mildara, Rouge Homme and Wynns. Eight acres were already planted to Shiraz, the remaining 12 acres were subsequently planted to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Magnificent inky black colour with an equally deep dark red black hue. Wafting out of the glass are ripe blackcurrant and liquorice aromas infused with mint. Cigar box, earthy black olive and spice notes also chime in. Rich and full in body, the palate is engulfed in a tidal wave of opulent blackcurrant, liquorice and black cherry fruit. Very concentrated with firm, sculpting tannins, notions of toasty vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco, black olive and spicy bay leaf lie underneath. Reminiscent of some of the larger scaled Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon’s it boasts outstanding power and has a long, deeply fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.8%

Other Reviews….
Prunes, fresh dates and blackcurrant fruit straps. A mist of crushed cloves and black sesame. There is beetle leaf, star anise and friable gravelly stones. New leather and long, elongated lines of acidity; it's almost creamy in texture, that's how fine the tannins are. The wine is fresh like living, breathing new potting soil and its instinctive, showing very youthful fruit. Beautifully tailored and with a very long life ahead. Another wine where value is hard to believe.
95 Points
Shanteh Wale – James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion