Atticus Cabernet Sauvignon - 1 bottle each: 2005, 2007, 2009, 2005

Atticus Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River
Terrific nose of blackcurrant, black cherry, kirsch, grilled almond, cedar, cigar box, pencil shavings, ink, leather and mushroom. On the palate, the fully ripe, integrated tannins provide the backdrop to ripe black fruit, mineral oil, leather, charred wood, smoke, charcoal and cedar. The acidity is still there, providing an extra level of focus, and the finish lingers and plays on. Utterly delicious current drinking. Drink Now – MP

Atticus Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River
This shows a different side of Margaret River – capsicum, bell pepper, forest floor, wet leaves, blackcurrant leaf, eucalyptus and plum. The tannins are well integrated and the structural components align with the precise, cool climate flavours. This is fully mature, and possibly dipping into “past its best” but it's interesting to see an Australian coastal Cabernet's retirement party. Drink Now – MP

Atticus Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River
Another fully mature wine, with notes of plum, blackberry, cedar, pencil shavings, menthol, cassis, liquorice, cooked plum, tobacco and forest floor. At almost 20 years of age, this is still very much alive, showing a developed palate of forest floor, tobacco, prune, cooked plum, damson and cassis. The tannins are beautifully melded, and the acidity sits well aft of the fruit. Drink Now – MP