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Appearance: dark deep crimson, magenta edges
Aroma: dark blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, blood orange rind, dark earthy baking spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, hints crystalised ginger, cedar bark smoke
Palate: dark blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, blood orange rind, dark earthy baking spices of cinnamon juicy red and black currants, cassis, blueberry, brooding elements of dark forest berries, hints of wild bramble and forest floor; tannins are powerful yet finely structured and tight knit, complete structure with tannins that fan out on the back palate ; dark chocolate, shitake mushroom, hints of spearmint, black cherry skin, persistent with brightness and poise
Arising from a tiny sub-block of Houghton clone, the soaring red floral and ripe berry notes are cradled by refined tannins and a mineral core An ode befitting the courageous pioneering spirit behind the Duke’s story. Limited production. 750ml
95 points, The Real Review
Deep and bright purple-red colour; a serious bouquet of cedar/cigarbox and cassis, beautifully ripe fruit and understated use of oak. The tannins are fine and persistent, the palate long. The depth of flavour is impressive, the structure serious and Bordeaux-like. No leafiness at all. This is classy cabernet.
95 points, Wine Pilot
Cabernet was the variety that turned a young Duke Ranson into a wine lover and therefore this name was chosen for the estate’s top Cabernet. This is a very powerful wine with a decent hit of tannins, although they are well proportioned and balanced. It is deep and dark with immensely robust fruit but still with a degree of fleshy red berry. Right now, it is still tightly coiled but with time it will certainly spring into action to show its best. It’s a very small production wine made from a miniscule planting of Houghton clone Cabernet.
91 points, Halliday Wine Companion
A juicy and bright style with vibrant blueberry, cassis and dark cherry fruit characters woven through bay leaf, sea spray and fennel. There’s lots of appealing perfume, high drinkability, and an almost, but not quite, nouveau. A sheath of lacy tannin tightens things nicely. Charming, relatively simple and fruit-forward wine here.
