Howard Park Scotsdale Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Another trophy winner from the team at Howard Park, the glorious 2023 vintage strikes again with this Cabernet from the Great Southern region, with fruit from the Abercrombie Vineyard in the Mount Barker sub-region. It is made entirely from the locally famous Houghton clone, which was planted in the 1970s. Just 300 dozen made. Dark maroon/magenta in colour, the nose exhibits an array of aromas, including plums, warm earth, cigar box notes, blackberries, bay leaves and tobacco. Supple, soft and generous, perhaps even a little more than one expects with Cabernet, it remains taut and focused, fresh and attractive. There is impressive oak integration, and very fine tannins sit on a lingering finish. This is a ten year proposition.