K1 by Geoff Hardy Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Another superb wine from the brilliant 2021 vintage. Seriously, these wines won’t be around forever and while there will be other great years, at the moment, I’m not sure that anything tops the 21s. You should not hesitate. As with the Shiraz, this is under Diam. It also comes from the Kuitpo Vineyard, and specifically, also the Avenue Block. The final wine is a barrel selection. An inky dark maroon hue, we have aromas of chocolate, mocha, charcuterie, blueberries, coffee beans, soy and black cherries. This is generous, plush and intense. There is a touch of austerity on the palate and we see notes of tar and axle grease emerge. Satiny tannins and very good length, the wine has drive and focus. Enjoy it over the next twelve to eighteen years.