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Whistler Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaCabernet Sauvignon fans, this is a bargain you likely haven't heard of. Whistler Wines, located in Australia's famed Barossa Valley, planted their cabernet sauvignon in 1997. 26 years later, the wine is a rich, full throttle cabernet, well suited to its south-east facing slope, with a good portion of broken quartz throughout the soil profile. In the glass, it has generous, earthy red fruit streaked with dried herbs and hints of mint and chocolate. Balanced and loaded with pure red and black fruit and soft, fine grained tannins, this could be your barbecue wine for the rest of summer and fall. The native wild yeast fermentation is traditional and open top, lasting just under 4 weeks. The wine is then aged in 30% 1 year old French oak hogsheads and 60% seasoned French oak puncheons for 14 months. Drink or hold, there is no rush. The unique label is shaped like the vineyard, including the 68 lines representing the exact number of rows in the block.Tasted: 21 June 2026Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $44.99 | 750ml | BCL Stores |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 23146UPC: 9337461000975
