Tahbilk 2022 Shiraz
Halliday 94 Points | Enjoy Now to 2035/2039 Plus | 14.5% Alcohol
A few swirls of the glass has ripe plum, blackberry and violet aromas coming through, with white pepper and boysenberry rounding out the nose.
The palate has a surprising initial softness … the tannin glides across the back. There is a tart cranberry acidity that knocks the balance off making it a little bit more crunchy drinking young but will do okay with a bit of age under its belt. Very much a cool climate style Shiraz which is reflective of the 2022 vintage.
Drink now over the next 2 years, rest for the following 3-5 years, then enjoy for the next 10 years.
Holly Cusworth | Tahbilk Cellar Door Manager
Tahbilk 2016 Shiraz
Halliday 94 Points | Enjoy Now to 2032/2035 | 14.0% Alcohol
The colour has lightened with bottle age and now more of a light to medium pale ruby.
Incredibly classic and unique aged Tahbilk aromas. Dried plum, burnt sage bush and milled sawdust. The tannins have softened and are well integrated into the palate where you will find supple and juicy red fruit, lovely white pepper, clove and nutmeg spice lingering on. Still got a little bit of give with acidity in check, enjoy over the next 10 years ... easily!
Holly Cusworth | Tahbilk Cellar Door Manager
Tahbilk 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
Enjoy Now to 2034/2037 | 14.0% Alcohol
Vibrant purple colour in the glass. Typical herbal characters shine through on the nose; eucalyptus, spearmint and cocoa nibs alongside delicate blueberry, blackberry and subtle rose florals.
Intense fruit immediately hits the palate; fresh blueberries, wild berries and blackberries. Tannins are tight … feeling a little green and youthful ... however this will even out with time.
The acidity is atypical of the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal. Herbaceous edges with tomato and blackberry leaf. The wine’s structure has all the elements to age well in bottle. Drink now and then age 12 years and reap the benefits.
Holly Cusworth | Tahbilk Cellar Door Manager
Tahbilk 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Halliday 91 Points | Enjoy Now to 2030/2033 | 14.0% Alcohol
Character and complexity define this bottle-aged Museum Cabernet Sauvignon.
Great colour development reflecting the 9 years spent in bottle. Aged, also known as secondary, characters immediately hit the nose. Forest floor, mulch, freshly picked mushrooms. The fruit is dried; dried blueberries, dried figs, dried goji berries. Subtle charred oak creating depth of aromas on the nose. Their is a youthfulness on the palate still shining through, lifted by tart blueberry and cranberry juice. More of the dried secondary notes on the palate ... savoury black truffle and charred oak. This aged Cabernet Sauvignon is full of complexity and tannins providing a lovely backbone to the wine which will keep it in good stead for up to 8 years.
Holly Cusworth | Tahbilk Cellar Door Manager
