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Duke's Magpie Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Duke's Vineyard

Duke's Magpie Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

8% OFF Sale price$41.99 Regular price$46.00

— Intense aromas of supple blackcurrants.
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— Endless peaks of supple blackcurrant and cassis make light of the varietal tannins that can dog cabernet.
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— Pairs well with beef and venison.

Origin

Western Australia , Australia

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SKU: DMCS202110 UCAU
  • 94 Points
  • 94 Points
  • 94 Points
TASTING NOTES
Duke's Vineyard is a retirement project-turned-obsession of Duke and Hilde Ranson.

Cabernet is Duke's passion. He planted his first vines of Cabernet it in the foothils of the Porongurups back in 1999. Today, it's absolutely flourishing.

The result of the dry year was a fragrant wine with powerful cassis flavours and a fine acid finish. Its richness is spectacular because it parallels the wine's power.

Endless peaks of supple blackcurrant and cassis make light of the varietal tannins that can dog cabernet.

Enjoy with family and friends. Pairs well with beef and venison.
TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Palate: Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage: 2021

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: Western Australia

Alcohol: 14.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

94/100

From a distinct plot in Duke's estate vineyard. This has good concentration, palate-staining resonance and a general sense of high drinkability. Scents of clove and pipe tobacco over cassis and lavender, the palate more fruit driven, plummy, but with brined black olive and more clove spice in play. Sits at medium weight, cruises along gently and feels almost refreshing in a way. Elegant and understated; very good are the words

Halliday's Wine Companion

Scores

94/100

This is the last vintage that Duke Ranson picked. There is power and intensity coursing through every part of the wine. The tannins are firm but there is a deep core of fruit to balance. It’s medium to full bodied reflecting its cool climate origins, but there is power and poise. At the moment it’s quite closed but with a little time it will certainly reveal plenty more. The finish has a slightly chalky aspirin-like character to provide focus and direction.

Ray Jordan

Scores

94/100

The 2021 Magpie Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is from the same vineyard as the Single Vineyard Cabernet, but it is a step up in concentration of fruit and also oak. Here, there is dark chocolate and star anise to add to the core of delicate/pure black and purple fruit. This is a beautiful wine, slightly lower in alcohol than the Single Vineyard Cabernet, but more oomph and thrust of purpose. Really beautiful. Gently chewy. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Erin Larkin

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