Knee Deep Third Rule Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The final blend for the estate’s prestige Cabernet release is a barrel selection, after spending fifteen months in French oak. Just 150 dozen made. The colour here is a deep maroon with a ruby rim. This is more of a savoury style than some of the other reds in the range. We have notes of tobacco leaves, cloves, graphite, delicatessen meats, aniseed, blackberries and leather. Impressively structured, this has a supple texture, excellent oak integration and is sleek and seamless with vibrant acidity and such satiny tannins. There is serious length here and it should drink superbly for the next decade, during which we can expect even more improvement.