St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

The 2019 St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium dark crimson with garnet hues. Aromas of perfumed blueberries and hints of cocoa with overtones of violets and cooling dried herbs. Elegant and structural at its core with fine chalky tannins complimented by an even floral fruit spectrum, enhanced with subtle toasted oak.

"Matured for 18 months in French oak (40% new). This is massive, the oak a central part of the experience right now. However, at the time of tasting, this wine still has a year and a bit to go before release. The time will be crucial for the ample black and red fruit to soak up that oak, step up on its shoulders and ride the chariot with muscle and power. Concentrated and focused; this will be great in time. The release date (Feb '23): well judged."
96 Points - Erin Larkin, Halliday's Wine Companion, 16th August 2022