2018 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Larry Cherubino Gift Boxes traditional appeal of Bordeaux’s satellite

traditional appeal of Bordeaux’s satellite appellations: proper clay-limestone terroir

and matured for 11 months in large oak fuder before resting for years in bottle

The grapes come from three rows of vines in one of Saint Clair’s best vineyards in the lower Wairau sub-region of Marlborough

After its acquisition by Spain’s Vega Sicilia family in the early 1990s

2018 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Larry Cherubino Gift Boxes traditional appeal of Bordeaux’s satelliteDeep crimson in colour, this Cabernet opens with aromas of cassis, mulberry and black cherry, layered with bay leaf, cedar, and graphite. The palate is poised and concentrated with ripe dark fruit gliding over fine, chalky tannins, lifted by bright acidity and a subtle savoury edge. Elegant oak integration adds spice and polish, leading to a long, composed finish that hums with freshness and finesse. For when: the foods slow, the conversation steady,