Harewood Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2020
- 93
- $50
- Drink by: 2023-2033
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A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Cabernet Franc from a mix of Great Southern sub-regions, Denmark, the Porongurups and Frankland River. Maturation in new and seasoned French oak for a year, whereupon the wine underwent barrel selection and further blending, before another year in French oak. Deep maroon hue. The aromas include blackcurrants, chocolate, spices and some oak, which is still evident though in the process of melding. The wine is still a little closed at the moment, but expect it to blossom over the next few years. There is focus and balance, with mid-weight and decent length fruit supported by reasonably firm tannins. Better in a year and then can be enjoyed for a decade.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
