2022 Nicks Secret PE CHTY Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

Over 70% off! A fantastic Coonawarra Cabernet blend from a big name estate (whose wines have previously featured as a Nicks Secret), made by James Halliday’s 2024 Winemaker of the Year.
Comprised of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, each component was fermented and matured separately in French oak (20% new) for 12 months. After blending it then saw a further 6 months maturation in the same oak regime.

A fantastic Coonawarra Cabernet blend from one of the region's biggest names at over 70% off!

Dense midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Expressive nose with aromas of red to black currant infused with black olive intertwined with mulberry, cigar box, dried herbs and spice. Rich red to black currant, liquorice and mulberry fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and power. Cigar box, earthy black olive and infusions of bay leaf then lean in for further complexity. Slightly dusty, fine grained tannins provide great structure and lend a sculptured feel across the long, refined conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
A crimson sunset with rouge, pink and purple tones. This shows the spectrum of fruit that's possible in these blends. Beginning with Gala apple skin, cranberry, fig hearts and moving into kirsch and plum. Some star anise and five-spice with beautifully mellow tannins. Acidity echoes right till the end and the wine feels very comfortable in its own skin, not stitched together but grown and raised together. Elegant indeed. Drink by 2032.
95 Points
Shanteh Wale - James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion