{"product_id":"lot-94-bsr-cabernet-sauvignon-2024-6-k","title":"Lot 94 BSR Cabernet Sauvignon 2024  | 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in the cooler Blewitt Springs subregion of McLaren Vale, the roots of this dry grown vineyard run deep with Hardy family history, having being planted by Geoff Hardy in 1993. Producing elegant wines this vineyard is owned by Viticulturist Bec Hardy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vineyard is located at Lot 94 on Blewitt Springs Road - hence the name! Block 7 is on a slightly west facing slope with rows running north south.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e -35.183197, 138.590304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis vineyard is on deep sandy soils that were once sand dunes, likely from Maslin Sands and Pirramimma Sandstone. The deep sand is over yellow clay, which allows vine roots to travel down deep looking for water. These soils are from the Holocene period (11,700 years old).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 March 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall batch open fermentation for 8 days on skins. Maturation for 10 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright, vibrant varietal Cabernet notes of cassis and cedar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003ePalate density and deep, layered flavours are a hallmark of this wine. Fine, sophisticated tannins give outstanding length.  This wine is a beautiful example of balance between power and elegance in a premium Blewitt Springs Cabernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrink now to 2032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"border-top mb-4 mt-4 tasting_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlc:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.21g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom pr-5 py-2 table_left\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-bottom py-2 table_right\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.7\u003c\/span\u003eg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94 Points - Wine Orbit, 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOffering terrific fruit purity with complexity, showing cassis, dark plum, bouquet garni, game, and cedar characters on the nose. It's equally impressive on the palate, exhibiting excellent concentration and fleshy texture, superbly structured by layers of polished tannins. Bold and opulent with a long, delicious finish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 Points - Real Review (Huon Hooke), 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDense purple-black-red colour; cassis, mulberry and stylish cedary oak to sniff. The wine is very powerful, full bodied, and thickly textured, the concentrated flavours lasting long on the finish. The acidity is high but it's in reasonable balance here. A keeper, for sure. It really needs more time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93 Points - Wine Pilot, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis shows off the concentrated and uniform berries and ethereal nature of the sandy site. Inky beetroot, Bing cherries and black plum skin. This will hold onto its youth very well and only continue to impress with time in the cellar, say another 8-12 years further. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hidden Products","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837653733593,"sku":"L94CS23","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/1109\/9865\/files\/Lot94_Cab24_website.png?v=1757629544","url":"https:\/\/bechardy.com.au\/products\/lot-94-bsr-cabernet-sauvignon-2024-6-k","provider":"Bec Hardy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}