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The Abercrombie is Howard Park Wines finest Cabernet Sauvignon. In most years the wine is a blend of grapes sourced from the Abercrombie vineyard in Mount Barker and the Leston vineyard in Margaret River. Our long term commitment to and passion for grape growing in the two major premium grape growing regions of Western Australia is reflected in this wine.
Named after Jeff Burch’s Great-Grandfather Walter Abercrombie, this Howard Park f...
Howard Park Wines is Western Australia's largest boutique family-owned winery producing a range of handcrafted fine Australian wines from the state's premier grape growing regions of Margaret River and the Great Southern. Since its inception in 1986, Howard Park’s philosophy has been to craft outstanding boutique wines of great subtlety, character, balance and elegance with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Near-optimum rainfall over winter, followed by dry, mild conditions over spring provided a good environment for budburst and an ideal start to the growing season with canopies developing well. Climatic conditions favoured flowering and set with mild and calm weather, however there was some shatter in Shiraz across parts of the state resulting in small crops for many regions. Some early to mid-December summer rainfall was follo...
High in Acidity, Warming, Medium tannin, Balanced, Well-structured, Good texture, Medium-bodied, Simple, Focused, Dry and Silky tannins
Written Notes
Depth of colour here with a crimson rim.
A beautifully generous Cabernet. My impression was that it was Margaret River, from one of the seemingly endless run of great vintages they have enjoyed for almost a decade, but on being unmasked, it is a blend from both Great Southern and Margaret River, the former being slightly more dominant.
So impressive. Nicely balanced and offers a pleasing mix of structural elegance, supple texture and richness of flavour. Good concentrated blackberry notes. Very fine, long tannins.
Love this as a glorious, well balanced, carefully moderated Cabernet with time on its side.
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