Frequently Asked Questions
At nearly ten years of age, this wine has reached optimal maturity where Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon truly shines. The extended cellaring has allowed the tannins to soften and integrate beautifully while maintaining remarkable freshness and lift. Museum releases like this demonstrate how premium Australian Cabernet can evolve from powerful youth into sophisticated, balanced wines that showcase both fruit intensity and structural elegance.
Coonawarra's famous terra rossa soil over limestone provides perfect drainage and mineral complexity that Cabernet Sauvignon craves. The cool climate allows for extended ripening periods, developing intense dark fruit flavours while retaining natural acidity. This terroir combination creates the backbone structure evident in this wine's ability to age gracefully for nearly a decade while maintaining vibrancy and balance.
Decant this wine 30-60 minutes before serving to allow the complex aromatics to fully express themselves after years of bottle development. Serve at 16-18°C to showcase both the velvety texture and the intricate interplay between dark fruit, cedar, and tarry notes. The wine's full-bodied nature and mature tannins make it perfect for rich dishes like aged beef, game meats, or strong cheeses.
A 94-point score from Wine Orbit places this wine in exceptional territory, indicating outstanding quality and complexity. Combined with the five-star rating and 'Killer Vintage' designation, these accolades reflect the wine's remarkable balance of power and finesse. Such high ratings for an aged wine demonstrate that the 2015 vintage has not only maintained its quality but has actually improved with cellaring.
While this wine is drinking beautifully now with its perfect balance of maturity and freshness, quality Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon can continue evolving for several more years. The persistent dark fruit medley and spritely acidity suggest excellent cellaring potential, though the current drinking window offers the ideal combination of developed complexity and maintained vibrancy. Consider enjoying some bottles now while cellaring others for continued development.
