2021 Mary Kathleen Cabernet
2021 Mary Kathleen
Our Mary Kathleen is generally sourced from the Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard planted in 1986 that sits just to the side of the cellar door.
"After grenache, it is McLaren Vale cabernet that I enjoy the most of the Vale's reds. The iodine brininess that adds an additional element to the savoriness and gritty feel of the tannins is a winning regional stamp. The sage, bay leaves, black olives and lilt of garden herbs confer lift. There is ample power, yet good cabernet here is faithful to the variety with just a little more roundness. The case for drinking even more of it is a strong one. An excellent example. Drinkable now, but best from 2028. 96 points"
Ned Goodwin MW, JamesSuckling.com
"From 35-year-old vines, 18 months in French oak (20% new). This is a relatively sumptuous rendition of cabernet, a wine with cascading mulberry, blackcurrant and plum fruit notes, but also one with bell-clear leafy and fragrant varietal definition. Cigar box notes, cassia, cedar, cracked pepper and black tea complex further. Eminently approachable, this also has the drive, verve and stuffing for a long life. 95 points"
Marcus Ellis, James Halliday's Wine Companion
"Deep ruby colour. Ripe plum, tomato leaf and mocha aromas. A full bodied style, richly weighted purple and black fruits fill the core while tangential lines of dark spice and mocha add character. Great length, tannins finely poised to dry the finish well. Cellar time will be rewarded too. 92 points"
Stuart Knox, The Real Review