2018 Rebus Cabernet Sauvignon

Brooding red fruit | Engaging tannins Rebus Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine crafted to stay true to its heritage as an icon of the Margaret River region. Our first release was in 2012. Since then, Rebus has made friends with people and proteins across Australia. An intricate tapestry of glazed cherries, violets and graphite, deftly woven into a palate laden with flavours of red currants, cacao nib and plum skin. Bristling tannin on the entry and a tensile core of liquorish, black berries and slate, culminates in a persistent and ever-changing mineral finish. AWARDS 97pts Top 100 James Halliday | 94pts James Suckling Winemaker's Notes ALCOHOL 14% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks FOOD MATCHING Angus steak | quail or duck | strong cheese GROWING SEASON A long and gentle vintage weather pattern, slightly cooler that the long-term average. The fruit gained lovely perfumes and textures while maintaining a magnificent verve. VARIETY Cabernet Sauvignon WINEMAKING The parcels of fruit were fermented and matured separately, and after 12 months were blended before bottling based on a precise tasting profile. MATURATION 40% new French oak barriques for 12 months. Mainly from the Allier and Center of France. CELLARING POTENTIAL Up to 10 years, but delicious now. HARVESTED 7th April 2018 View all awards & Reviews