Allegiance The Artisan Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

The vineyard providing the grapes for this fine Coonawarra Cab hail from a single vineyard, a block near the north end of the famed terra rossa soil, which was planted in 1987. Maturation was for ten months in a mix of new (20%) and older French oak barriques. Deep magenta, the nose yields up notes of spices, a mix of red and darker fruits and even a flick of pepper plus dried herbs, tobacco leaves and a hint of cassis. There is good focus here, fine tannins and very good length. Cherries continue to emerge on the palate, along with notes of red apples and raspberries plus good acidity running the length and a lingering finish. A promising future for the next eight to ten years.