2018 Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon
In 1842 a 32-year-old Blacksmith, Christian Auricht, arrived from Prussia with his wife and four children. He settled in the new village of Langmeil and established a forge in what was to become a thriving trading post. His original smithy remains to this day and is a feature of the winery’s heritage setting.
Vintage
2018
Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Colour
Medium to deep crimson with purple hues.
Aroma
A rich and lifted nose of blueberry, blackcurrant and black olive, with a hint of cedar, liquorice and sweet spices adding to the complexity.
Palate
Bright and rich berry fruits coat the palate and combine with with brambly spice, hints of black olive and liquorice. Full-bodied with velvety, fine-grained tannins adding to the structure which flows through the long, fruity and spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Mushroom risotto; braised beef ribs or beef cheeks; duck; hard cheeses.
"These are wines of great historical significance, not to mention quality, and should occupy a lofty place in the pantheon of Australian wine."
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
