2022 Nicks Secret PE EOS Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Crafted by James Halliday’s 2024 winemaker of the year, this classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon delivers sensational value at over 70% off its normal price.
Made from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Shiraz it was matured in French oak (40% new) for a period of 18 months.

A classic Coonawarra blend that’s rich, concentrated and texturally fleshed yet refined and structural.

Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense blackcurrant, liquorice and ripe mulberry scents engulf the olfactory senses with ensuing notes of blackberry, vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco and bay leaf. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits are both concentrated and texturally fleshed in their flow across the medium to full bodied palate. Infusions of fresh bay leaf, subtle earthy tobacco elements and spicy vanillin cedar lie beneath. Providing the framework are sturdily built tannins. Concludes long and refined yet structural.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The '22 **** is matured in 40% new French oak from a mix of coopers. Aromas of boysenberries off the tree, bleeding pomegranate and rhubarb stem, iron-enriched soils, resting meat and wattleseed spice. There is adzuki bean sweetness with a rush of powdery tannins that sweeps you right off your feet. Once you’ve made it back safely to earth you'll ponder just how mysterious and thought provoking a well-handled Aussie cab shiraz blend can be. There is a creaminess like the very highest quality dark chocolate, an interplay of bitterness and luxury that lingers across the palate. Truly a wine of intrigue and beauty. Drink by 2036.
96 Points
Shanteh Wale - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion