The Masters Case, 2018
Lot
2987
Grape Variety
Producer
Nicely developed with broad structure and ripe tropical fruits. It has limes, gooseberry and cassis on the nose. The rich viscous body is balanced with a crisp acidity and finish. It is a blend of 60% Sauvignon and 40% Sémillon.
Dreaming Dog Cabernet Shiraz Margaret River
Some notes of undergrowth combine with blackcurrant aromas. The 2017 blend is mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with 18% Shiraz. It was matured in a combination of used French oak barrels and staves and has some firm grainy tannins adding astringency on the finish.
Dreaming Dog Cabernet Shiraz Merlot Margaret River
A higher proportion of Shiraz and a dash of Merlot give the 2018 Dreaming Dog more weight and fruit. It has intense green leaf, dark fruits and blackcurrant pastel aroma. Sweet and sour black fruits are in abundance on the palate with blueberries and blackberries. It has a fine silky texture and lingering blackcurrant flavour and is a blend of 53% Cabernet, 42% Shiraz and 5% Merlot.