Lot 94 BSR Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Region: Blewitt Springs | McLaren Vale
Story: Located 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.
Vineyard: This 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.
GPS: -35.183197, 138.590304
Soils: This 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).
Harvest Date: 12th April 2023
Winemaking: Small batch open fermentation for 8 days on skins. Maturation for 10 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads.
Nose: Bright, vibrant varietal Cabernet notes of cassis and cedar.
Palate: Palate 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.
Cellaring: Drink now to 2032
Alc: 14.2% | TA: 6.25g/L |
pH: 3.57 | RS: 3.1g/L |
95 points - Wine Orbit, 2024
"A gorgeous rendition of the variety, showing blackcurrant, tobacco, game and hazelnut aromas on the nose. The palate is equally appealing with excellent weight and fine flow, splendidly structured by layers of chalky tannins. Wonderfully harmonious and complex, finishing persistent and satisfying."
91 points - Wine Pilot, 2024
"The colour here is a near opaque dark maroon. The nose weaves through notes of tobacco leaves, soy, beefstock, campfire hints and aniseed. A savoury style with good intensity, this is one for the long haul and will surely be even better in eighteen months. There is focus, drive, length and good grip with firm tannins and a flick of acidity. .More formal than some of this team's wines, but none the worse for that. It will provide attractive drinking for more than a decade."
90 points - James Suckling, 2024
"Black fruit, violets and chopped herbs on the nose of this youthful and fruity Cabernet. It's medium-bodied with berry-soaked tannins and a juicy finish."