Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
- 91
- $30
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Soft aromas of earth, cedar, gravel and bay leaf lead the charge before the fruit begins to emerge – blackcurrant and black cherry. A swirl of the glass unlocks notes of black olive and a whisper of mocha. On the palate, cedar and charry oak come first, followed by blackcurrant, mocha, earth and a touch of dark chocolate. The tannins are firm and grainy, framing the wine as it moves through to a medium-length finish. A bright line of acidity keeps things fresh. This is savoury-led, though not excessively so, offering solid structure and complexity. It’s not the most concentrated wine, but delivers plenty of interest for $30.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
