Brand's of Coonawarra Laira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Brand's of Coonawarra Laira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2000The Brand family is one of the oldest in Coonawarra, Eric Brand having purchased a 28 hectare vineyard in the heart of the Terra Rossa soil in 1950. Over the next 40 years, the Brand family produced some outstanding wines, but the results were not always consistent. However, in 1990, the Brand family and McWilliams joined forces, the latter acquiring 50% of Brand's. In 1994, McWilliams purchased the remaining 50%. With the day to day operation still

a region usually renowned for chardonnays with over-the-top acids and pronounced buttery tastes

colour and tannins

generous earthy dark berry flavour

James Halliday

This is a remarkable wine and cheap at $120

It is a gentle north-facing valley

We use 25% or less new French oak

2019 German Rieslings and the 2018 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

They purchased the Craneford vineyard (Eden Valley) in 1993

all fused into a magically woven palate with tightly furled tannins

"I didn't take many notes on this wine

mouthwatering acidity