NSW & VIC

Thousand Candles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The particular specialty of Cabernet from the Yarra Valley is made at Thousand Candles with a minimal intervention approach, allowing for a true regional expression.

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Tasting Notes

Thousand Candles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

"A medium, bright crimson ruby. This is the essence of good cool-climate cabernet sauvignon. Aromas of cherries, blackcurrants, violets and a little bell pepper, the oak sitting discreetly in the background. The palate is nicely weighted, the medium-bodied fruit with good intensity, while the superfine and persistent tannins make this a wine you can enjoy now and over the next seven to 10 years." 95 Points, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

"A selection of the best rows getting 20% new oak. 1500 bottles produced.
Blackcurrant, blackberry, tobacco, floral, subtle roasted red capsicum, just a little cedar/vanilla oak. It’s dense, ripe dark fruit with something of an earthy/tobacco/coffee ground bass, plush silty tannin, balanced acidity, and a long savoury finish. The texture here is excellent, and the earthy/gravelly bits are right on for the grape variety, and in a strange sort of twist, it reminds me of Pomerol, if you’ll forgive me the redundant comparison. Either way, I reckon it’s a terrific wine of individual personality and robust structure. Yes." 95 Points, Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

The story of a Thousand Candles is one of a unique and beautiful Yarra Valley site, and the careful custodianship of the vigneron Stuart Proud. Together this has created a range of exquisite, handcrafted Estate wines that are fine, pure and delicious. A focus on Pinot Noir, grown with a holistic and biological, minimal intervention approach. These wines are refined and timeless.

Producer website: https://www.thousandcandles.com.au/

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