Mayfield Vineyard Three Boys Cabernet Blend 2023

A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend here (75%), supported by 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, from the Orange region. After fermentation, the wine spent a year maturing in a mix of French oak puncheons and hogsheads, with 8% of the hogsheads new. 690 cases. Gentle purple/crimson hues here, the nose is strawberries to the fore with floral notes and red cherries evident. A hint of tobacco leaves, delicatessen meats and blackcurrants. The wine is of medium length, with slightly chewy tannins and offers a good tight palate. A lovely wine for enjoying over the next five years.