{"product_id":"west-cape-howe-book-ends-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rich Mount Barker Cabernet with blackcurrant, dark cherry, cedar, spice and fine silky tannins.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a beautifully put together Mount Barker Cabernet with plenty of dark fruit, structure and polish. Blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry are at the heart of the wine, with cedar, spice and a little savoury complexity giving it that classic Cabernet feel. It is generous without being too heavy and has a beautiful smoothness through the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage was an excellent one in Mount Barker, producing Cabernet with richness, concentration and great balance. This release shows ripe boysenberry and blackberry fruit alongside black olive, liquorice, cedar and subtle tobacco. Fine acidity and soft, persistent tannins keep everything nicely in shape and give the wine excellent length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackcurrant, dark cherry, blackberry, violets, cedar, liquorice and gentle spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full flavoured and smooth with ripe dark berries, black cherry, cedar, black olive and savoury spice supported by fine acidity and soft tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and balanced with lingering dark fruit, cedar, spice and gently drying Cabernet tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 92 Points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eA deep pool of blackberry, plum and blackcurrant, with a clear signal of rich oak – vanilla, mocha, pencil shavings, cigar clippings – and vibrant acidity. Plenty of savoury influence, olive tapenade and tender vine leaf. Structured but resolved. Of a style for a dedicated following. Katrina Butler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Cape Howe Wines is based in Mount Barker in Western Australia's Great Southern region. Established in 1997, the winery works with estate vineyards in Mount Barker and Frankland River, along with selected growers from across the Great Southern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Ends is one of West Cape Howe's flagship Cabernet Sauvignons and showcases just how well Cabernet performs in Mount Barker's cooler climate. The region is known for producing Cabernet with concentrated dark fruit, fine tannins and freshness, and the 2021 is a great example of that style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Cabernet that feels serious enough to put away in the cellar, but it is already very enjoyable now, especially if you give it a little time to open up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWest Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is drinking well now, but its concentration, acidity and fine tannin structure give it plenty of potential to continue developing. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably into the early 2030s under good storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e West Cape Howe Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mount Barker, Great Southern, Western Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and structured Australian Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 94 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47804129444057,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/West_Cape_Howe_Book_Ends_Cabernet_Sauvignon_2021.png?v=1787112625","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/west-cape-howe-book-ends-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}