Reschke R-Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
- 93
- $20
- Drink by: 2022 - 2028
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The grapes for this popular Cab are sourced from the Reschke vineyards in Coonawarra, which sit on terra rossa soils, and growers in Wrattonbully, Padthaway and the Limestone Coast. The blocks undergo skin contact pre-fermentation for a period of two to six days (the period obviously varies from block to block). Fermentation then takes six to eight days, before being transferred to stainless steel to conclude, with a percentage going into French oak hogsheads and barrels to mature for some 18 months.
Crimson red, the nose offers an array including black fruits, plums, cigar box notes and hints of mint (would not have surprised me to learn that there was some Merlot involved here, but apparently not). Hints of chocolate are also present. This has a lovely creamy texture, and is delightfully supple. There is both excellent balance and good length. A really appealing blueberry pie note comes through on the palate. This is delicious now but it certainly has a future.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
