Brown Brothers Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The fruit here was sourced from Bendigo (71%), Wrattonbully (16%) and the Yarra Valley (13%). Maturation was in a mix of new (40%) and older French oak barriques for 18 months. Deep maroon, there are notes of tobacco leaves, damson plums, leather, coffee grinds and warm earth. It needs time to open – if you decant a few hours before drinking, you really will reap the benefits. Time in the glass sees the wine open up and provide immense enjoyment. A well structured Cabernet with fine tannins and excellent length to enjoy over the next ten to twelve years.