Thompson Estate The Specialist Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

This is the Estate’s top Cab and hailing from a very fine vintage, much is expected. And much was delivered. They keep up wines like this and this is a producer that will find itself very much in the spotlight. Just 3,075 bottles made. The colour is an opaque magenta. There is still oak integration in process, but it is quality oak and proceeding apace. The nose sees an array of aromas weaving through black fruits, graphite, chocolate, cloves and plums. There is a support system here with a sleek texture, fine acidity, silky tannins, exquisite balance and fabulous length. A wine that will drink beautifully for the next ten to twenty years.