Allegiance Wines The Artisan Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

From a 25 year old single vineyard in southern Coonawarra where lower yields lead to gorgeous levels of flavour concentration. Dark blackberry and black cherry fruit aromatics, along with hints of dried mint, violet florals and some dark chocolate… the palate shows a richness of dark berry and cherry fruits, along with earthy toasted spice characters. The wine shows good structure, with fine elegant tannins and a lingering finish. “It's gorgeously composed and expressed with cassis, vanilla, roasted hazelnut and subtle tobacco aromas, followed by a wonderfully flavoursome palate delivering excellent weight and persistency. Beautifully framed by layers of fine tannins, offering both structure and impressive length... 95pts" (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit).