St Hubert’s winemaker Greg Jarrett advises a 52% Cabernet and 48% Merlot split. 13 months maturation in French oak barriques (15% new).
St Hubert’s, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Yarra Valley, 2021
Luncheon Claret time. Black fruit and savoury olive. Cassis drive and bramble leaf. Balanced and restrained showing lively black fruit offset by olive nuance with fine, spreading tannin and closing with a medium length of flavour.
RRP: $40
Alc: 13%
Rating: 17.75/20 (91/100)
Wine tasted at Treasury Premium Brands 2022 Portfolio tasting, at which I was a guest.