Clarendon Hills Sandown McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (1x75cl)

The 2004 Clarendon Hills Sandown Cabernet Sauvignon represents a profound expression of McLaren Vale terroir. Sourced from a single vineyard, this wine embodies the producer's commitment to minimal intervention, allowing the ancient soils and maritime climate of the region to speak through the varietal. McLaren Vale's geological diversity, particularly its ironstone and limestone formations, provides an ideal foundation for Cabernet Sauvignon, yielding wines of structure and longevity. The Sandown cuvée is crafted to showcase the inherent power and elegance achievable from mature vines, with a focus on purity of fruit and integrated complexity developed through judicious oak maturation and extended bottle ageing.

Tasting notes

Deep garnet with brick-red reflections, indicative of its age. The nose offers an intricate bouquet of dried blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf, and a hint of menthol, interwoven with subtle notes of leather and forest floor. On the palate, it is remarkably poised and structured, with resolved tannins providing a velvety texture. Flavours of cassis, dark chocolate, and savoury herbs unfold, leading to a persistent finish marked by mineral undertones and a lingering spice. This 2004 vintage demonstrates exceptional balance and tertiary development, showcasing the profound ageing capability of McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon.