Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon

Redstone cabernet sauvignon takes its name from the red coloured ironstone that is part of the old soils at Coriole. This stone is also used in the original buildings that date from 1860. The wine is made from several different vineyards in the Seaview sub-region including Coriole.

Tasting Note: Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

This wine is inky purple-red in colour. When first opened there are gentle oak-derived aromas of marshmallow and coffee - followed by lavender and tart blackberry.

The palate is complex but not demanding, reflecting all the above in a medium bodied, balanced style. The tannins are soft and very fine, producing a silky texture. The fruit characters are complemented by gentle malt and chocolate flavours, a distinct regional reflection.

While Redstone Cabernet is made to be enjoyed young, the 2006 is an outstanding vintage to cellar as well.

Winestate, 01-Feb-09

2006 Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon - four stars

"Fennel-like bouquet and a thick, rich, complex palate brimming over with ripe fruit flavours, balanced by some attractive dusty, toasty oak."

Donna Hay Magazine, 01-Mar-08

2005 Redstone Cabernet Sauvignon - "best buy"

Lately many winemakers have been making cabernet that simply resembes generic, dry red wine, rather than allowing the cabernet grape to fully express itself. Thankfully this wine tastes as it should. It's a medium bodied with fine tannins and would go well wirh pork and quince.

Sunday Herald Sun, 30-May-07

2004 Redstone Cabernet - Bargain

"Coriole is a winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia that has a faultless record with red wines. This is no blockbuster, even though it has 14 percent alcohol. It is soft and smooth with some lovely blackberry characters, some oak and some nice tannins. Open a bottle of this and you'll be drinking like a prince on a pauper's budget. Bargain."

Winsor Dobbin

Winewise, 01-Apr-07

2004 Redstone Cabernet - Highly Recommended

"A rich dark berry style that is regional than varietal. Nevertheless it's a satisfying, rewarding red that will improve over the short term."

Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine, 01-Mar-07

2004 Redstone Cabernet - 100 Top New Release Wines

"This is outstanding value. A meaty, earthy, slightly animal bouquet leads into a dense, concentrated palate that is rich in flavour and chewy tannins, with a sensuous, fleshy texture. Some alcohol heat, but generous flavour." 92 points

Huon Hooke

Sydney Morning Herald, 30-Jan-07

2004 Redstone Cabernet - 91 points

"Coriole reds seem to have taken a step up recently. This very affordable cabernet from an increasingly impressive South Australian red wine vintage is a real bargain. Meaty, earthy and slightly 'animal' aromas. Good concentration, density and fleshiness. It has ample tannins but is not astringent or unbalanced. On the contrary, some grip helps it go well with meaty dishes. It has typical McLaren Vale generosity of flavour and alcohol, giving a warm but not spirity finish."

Huon Hooke

Sydney Morning Herald, 23-Jan-07

2004 Redstone Cabernet - Wine of the Week

"Coriole reds seem to have taken a step up recently. This very affordable cabernet from an increasingly impressive red wine vintage is a real bargain. Meaty, earthy and slightly 'animal' aromas, good concentration, density and fleshiness. It has ample tannins but is not astringent or unbalanced. On the contary, some grip helps it go well with meaty dishes. It has typical McLaren Vale generosity of flavour and alcohol, giving a warm but not spirity finish. Best drunk now to 2012." 91 points

Huon Hooke

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