Cathiard Vineyard Estate Red 2020 (3x75cl)
Wine is in its original packaging and in good condition, meaning levels to base neck or better.
- Capsules original and undamaged.
- Labels clean and undamaged.
- Not re-imported or carrying strip labels from Asia, USA or non-European regions as well as merchant labels.
This item is being kept at a professional bonded warehouse. No duty or VAT tax has been paid on this item and none will be if you decide to keep or transfer it to another bonded warehouse.
Taxes will only be paid once the item leaves a bonded facility. For example, for home delivery.
GST & Duty PaidThis item is being kept in professional storage but VAT & Duty has already been paid which is not refundable. If you want home delivery for this item to the same country in which the taxes have been paid, you will not be required to pay further tax on this item.
Taxes may need to be paid in addition if you are transferring it to another country for local home delivery where tax has not already been paid.
Wonderful aromas of blackcurrants, dark plums, mint, sage, and dried wood. Some sandalwood. Full- to medium-bodied with tannins that have the texture of fine velvet and run down the length of the wine. Extremely polished and refined. Sophisticated. Firm at the end. This will age beautifully. Pure cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026.
Reviewer Name: James Suckling
Review Date: 15th February 2023
This is a great wine to come out of the gate with for the Cathiard's new property, gorgeously balanced, expands through the mid-palate, delivers dark chocolate, charcoal, blackcurrant, damson, spiced greengage plum and pomegranate fruits with floral undertones (I believe there is a sliver of Cabernet Franc in here, although very clearly the dominant grape is Cabernet Sauvignon). Feels fresher in many ways than the Founding Brothers, without sacrificing concentration and clarity, because the moutwatering acidity is more apparent, giving it a luscious sign-off. 30hl/h yield. This is largely from the Up and down vineyard plot (named by the Cathiards for obvious reasons), where much of the oldest vine stock is concentrated. Justine Labbé winemaker, Frederick Ammons consultant, 80% new oak. Harvest September 10 to October 1.
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2032
Reviewer Name: Jane Anson
Review Date: 9th November 2022
I've appended a question mark to my rating for the 2020 Cathiard Vineyard Proprietary Red because I tasted from only three barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon and there was still some question regarding the ultimate blending and varietal composition of the finished wine. That said, all of the barrels I tasted from appeared fault free, with deep cassis and blackberry fruit framed by cedar and mocha-tinged oak. The older vines and hillside lots showed more structure, as expected, while the valley-floor fruit from 20-year-old vines was seductive and charming. Given the enormous resources the family has devoted to this project, and the near-ideal situation of the vineyards, I'd be surprised if the wines were not world class within five to 10 years.
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2040
Reviewer Name: Joe Czerwinski
Review Date: 31st May 2022