Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Dalwhinnie, located near the small village of Moonambel in the heart of the Pyrenees region of western Victoria, is one of Victoria's oldest family run vineyards. Dalwhinnie has been growing grapes for nearly 50 years and the 16 hectare vineyard is now fully mature. At 595 metres above sea level, Dalwhinnie is the highest and most remote of the Pyrenees district vineyards. The vineyard is located in a naturally undulating trough which falls away from

In 2008 Viv Thomson hands over the reins of the company to his son Ben

controlled extract and good balance

but I pick on ripeness of tannins and taste

I purchased a six-pack

The property was selected and purchased principally because it is located on a seam of free draining red decomposed granite loaded with granite buckshot

Still closed up and understated

"If you're expecting a blockbuster you ain't going to find it here

although the wine was brooding

That glossy

Jeremy Oliver Wine of the Year 2011

and Domain Dujac in Burgundy

shoot-thinning and green pruning are done by hand