2002 Cabernet Sauvignon
$225.00 per case
Reviews
Exceptional Margaret River Cabernet at great value, this is rare!
Peter Forrestal
Sunday Times Wine Magazine, September 2004.
Carbunup Crest consistently produces high quality wines that are of great value. The reds are brimming with ripe fruit, varietal character and clever winemaking.
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion.
2005 Edition.
The nations best value, premium reds
Huon Hooke
Melbourne Age Uncorked Wine Guide .
June 2004.
You will be hard pressed to find better value in Margaret River than the reds from these guys. They are jam-packed full of ripe fruit with the oak and tannins harmonious throughout.
Steven Blakeney
Scoop Magazine.
Autumn 2004.
A high quality winery producing powerful reds at very reasonable prices.
David Pike
Melbourne Age.
March 2004.
Impressive vineyard in the upper reaches of the Wilyabrup Valley.
They are carving a reputation of producing quality wines at reasonable prices,
consistently being medal winners at local and national shows.
Ray Jordan
Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine.
2004 / 05.
Peter Forrestal
Sunday Times Wine Magazine, September 2004.
Carbunup Crest consistently produces high quality wines that are of great value. The reds are brimming with ripe fruit, varietal character and clever winemaking.
James Halliday
Australian Wine Companion.
2005 Edition.
The nations best value, premium reds
Huon Hooke
Melbourne Age Uncorked Wine Guide .
June 2004.
You will be hard pressed to find better value in Margaret River than the reds from these guys. They are jam-packed full of ripe fruit with the oak and tannins harmonious throughout.
Steven Blakeney
Scoop Magazine.
Autumn 2004.
A high quality winery producing powerful reds at very reasonable prices.
David Pike
Melbourne Age.
March 2004.
Impressive vineyard in the upper reaches of the Wilyabrup Valley.
They are carving a reputation of producing quality wines at reasonable prices,
consistently being medal winners at local and national shows.
Ray Jordan
Ray Jordan's Guide to Wine.
2004 / 05.
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Awards
Silver 2003 Sheraton Wine Show
Silver 2003 Perth Royal Wine Show
Best'02Cabernet 2003 Perth Royal Wine Show
Bronze 2003 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Silver 2003 Margaret River Wine Show
Bronze 2004 Perth Royal Wine Show
Bronze 2004 Margaret River Wine Show
86/100 2005 James Halliday Wine Companion
Gold 2005 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Gold 2005 Margaret River Wine Show
3 1/2 stars 2005 Winestate National Awards September Ed.
Top 40 Best Buys 2005 Winestate National Awards Sep.
Silver 2006 Mount Barker State Wine Show
Gold Top Score 2006 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
3 stars 2006 Winestate National Wine Awards Annual Jan 2007
Silver 2003 Perth Royal Wine Show
Best'02Cabernet 2003 Perth Royal Wine Show
Bronze 2003 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Silver 2003 Margaret River Wine Show
Bronze 2004 Perth Royal Wine Show
Bronze 2004 Margaret River Wine Show
86/100 2005 James Halliday Wine Companion
Gold 2005 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
Gold 2005 Margaret River Wine Show
3 1/2 stars 2005 Winestate National Awards September Ed.
Top 40 Best Buys 2005 Winestate National Awards Sep.
Silver 2006 Mount Barker State Wine Show
Gold Top Score 2006 Stanthorpe Wine Show - QLD
3 stars 2006 Winestate National Wine Awards Annual Jan 2007
Tasting Notes
A deep garnet red wine with purple hints. The aromas of blackberry and licorice flow through to the palate with blackcurrant, dark cherry and wooly tannins improved from twelve months in oak barrelscurrant, dark cherry and cinnamon. The intense flavours are infused with plum, prune and chocolate.
Technical Specifications
Blend details
98% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2% Merlot.
Specifications
pH 3.12
TA 7.51g/L
13.5% Alc v/v
T SO2 - 126ppm
F SO2 - 39ppm
98% Cabernet Sauvignon.
2% Merlot.
Specifications
pH 3.12
TA 7.51g/L
13.5% Alc v/v
T SO2 - 126ppm
F SO2 - 39ppm