Flametree SRS Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Like a well earned bruise this is all the hues of blue, rouge and black tones, but unlike a sore point, this wine is soul restoring. Ribena, kirsch and Davidson plums are met with tapenade, wild thyme and volcanic ash. The palate shows it can still greet you with the kiss of raspberry and cranberry whilst showing you too its savory, granitic side. Some black pepper and poppy seed bitterness, the wine is medium bodied and tannins are supple and feel more skins than oak. The palate leaves you with the cocoa nib and raw dustings of cocoa. This is perky and astute now and will reward with long term cellaring, this is one of my go-to long haul buys. No S.R.S has ever been disappointing with 5-8 or so years in the cellar. Once again, it’s some of the best Margaret River wine you can buy for the price. This will continue to get better as well. Ideal with crispy remnants left on the rib eye bone, the best bit in my opinion.