Paralian Cabernet Sauvignon Springs Hill Vineyard

Like a dog returning to its vomit, I seemed unable to resist coming back to this. Unlike the dogs, I have discovered I like it less on second meeting. The good is good indeed here - some lovely fragrant varietal fruit and excellent length and intensity. However, the acid is really sour and I found it hard to finish a glass. Huon Hooke at Slammer Review noted distinct tomato stalk and tomato fruit and as soon as I read that …

Hmmm. There is always something that disturbs me when a maker seems very excited about what they have released and I am not able to share the love. These people know their stuff, they have great fruit and are seen as rising stars and rightly so. The prices are very reasonable and I have loved their 2019, 2020 and 2021 wines. I just can't get into this wine, even though it is my favourite grape variety. The issue for me …