To me, this wine signifies a rebirth of a label. For what once was a doorstop in my old house, with a tired label and past trophies long forgotten, this is now close to a revelation. The Cabernet and Merlot work terrifically together, showing ripeness, balance and varietal typicity. There is a place on the palate where fruit, oak and mouthfeel all sit perfectly poised. The wine has subdued cedar, bright blackberry and plummy fruit, fattened with a fresh cream softness. The length could be extended, but I feel content in my purchase and excited by what I feel is a real find. Yarra Valley Cabernet blends that are elegant and over deliver will never go out of fashion, nor will simple quality like this wine. Cellar door price was around the $30 mark, and there is more to come from this producer so keep your eyes peeled.

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