Riddoch Coonawarra The Federator Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- 95
- $99
- Drink by: 2025-2050
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Ripe mulberries, freshly shaved timber and a touch of courtliness. Lush and well-structured, It would absolutely hold a door open for its lovers. It feels settled; soft and proud in the glass. With time, that classic regional savoury edge emerges: bay leaf, summer gum nuts, ironstone. The palate hints at fullness but leans elegant and fresh. Black plum skins, crushed sweet cherries, charred logs. Tannins grip late, adding architecture and backbone to the ripe fruit. An oak cocoon layers in more savoury depth, courtesy of 15 months in 100% new French oak. Take it to Gran’s, the rodeo, or a drag show- it’s very versatile. I’d wait a decade before cracking it- but please, choose your own adventure.
A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.
