Bouverie Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Paul Nelson
Ray Jordan 98 points
Price $75.00 Reviewed by Ray Jordan
Producer
Paul Nelson
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region
Mount Barker
Style
Red
Cellaring
20 years

Ray Jordan’s review

One of the oldest cabernet plantings in the Great Southern, having started in 1972. Nelson picks in two portions and ferments separately in amphora and barriques with about 30% new oak. He is aiming for a modern style and more refined and elegant style of cabernet. It’s bright and lively with energy bursting through it. Has a floral note with a subtle black currant leafiness. It’s elegantly structured and medium weight but with tremendous power. Has a chalky dusty character. The amphora appears responsible for promoting the essential glowing characters of the fruit.
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