The famed Evans Vineyard was planted in 1968 and lies in the heart of Coonawarra's fame. Terra Rossa red clay over limestone soils. The Evans Vineyard Coonawarra is an elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from this single vineyard. The wine is full and rich with Coonawarra elegance and suppleness and ripe, spicy fruit.
Plum, black currants with elegant spice and cedar with natural tannin.
Vintage
2015
Food Pairing
Slow cooked lamb
”85/15% cabernet sauvignon/merlot, cold soaked then fermented on skins for 2 weeks, matured in new French oak for 20 months. The new oak impacts on both the flavour and texture. Needs time to integrate, as it surely will over the next 5+ years. Great potential.”