d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

  • 90 Robert
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d'Arenberg The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Front Label
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Varietal

Region

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Vintage
2012

Size
750ML

ABV
14.1%

Features
Green Wine

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

Classic Cabernet aromas of violets, blackcurrant, baked capsicum skin and cedar on the nose. The fruit profile on the palate is similar, including a lovely assortment of red fruits such as raspberry and strawberry, accentuated by a lively yet balanced line of acid. The structure at this early stage could only be described as muscular, a hint as to the expected longevity of this classic McLaren Vale Cabernet. While the tannins are very proud, they consist of a vast array of very fine grained profiles, from chalky, crushed china, to very fine grade emery paper. The result of all this is a wine of power and elegance, bright and fresh, but with depth and intensity and a very long tail of fruit and tannin. Decanting or ageing should be considered a must.

Professional Ratings

  • 90
    Deep purple-black in color, the 2012 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon is intensely scented of crème de cassis, eucalyptus, mocha and blackberry preserves with hints of dried herbs and cinnamon toast. Full bodied with a solid structure of chewy tannins and just enough acidity, it gives plenty of minty berry preserves flavors and great persistence.

    Rating: 90+

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d'Arenberg is one of the undisputed kings of Australian Shiraz and other Rhone varieties that have historically defined the region. A century on, their vineyards have grown to some 450 acres in McLaren Vale, including Shiraz dating back to d'Arenberg's first plantings in 1912, and nearly one-third of McLaren Vale's old bush-vine Grenache. Fourth generation winemaker, Chester Osborn, recently converted all of the family's vineyards to organics and biodynamics and moved to solar energy in the winery. All the while, in terms of winemaking, not much has changed--all the wines are basket-pressed, the reds foot-trodden during fermentation; everything is done in small batches, leading to an impressive array of bottlings every year, each showing a different facet of McLaren Vale terroir. Having been inducted into Wine & Spirits Magazine's Hall of Fame for earning a place on its Top 100 Wineries nine times, this accolade is a reflection of d'Arenberg's revered reputation worldwide.

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A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe, its best examples showing potential to age beautifully for decades. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in Bordeaux's Medoc where it is often blended with Merlot and smaller amounts of some combination of Cabernet Franc, Malbecand Petit Verdot. In the Napa Valley, ‘Cab’ is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious, age-worthy and sought-after “cult” wines. Somm Secret—DNA profiling in 1997 revealed that Cabernet Sauvignon was born from a spontaneous crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc in 17th century southwest France.

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Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, McLaren Vale is home to perhaps the most “classic” style of Australian Shiraz. Vinified on its own or in Rhône Blends, these hot-climate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. Cabernet Sauvignon is also produced in a similar style.

Whites, often made from Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc tend to be opulent and full of tropical, stone and citrus fruit.

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