Joseph River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Fruit is from the Sheoak Vineyard in Yallingup, handpicked and fermented in small batches. Matured in French oak hogsheads for 16 months. Yallingup’s affinity for beautifully ripe fruit shines here in this 2020 vintage. Plum skin, blueberry and black cherries are met with black peppercorns, cardamom and poppy seed. There is a voluptuous nature to the fruit which is then contrasted by some firm tannins and pin point acidity, bay leaf and wild thyme too. This is drinking well but has the structure to go another decade. A real win for approachability and longevity. This would be beautiful with venison topped by berry and pepper sauce.