Hugely exciting Aussie red opportunity thanks to stock getting rejected by China over spat with Aussie on tariffs, so the importer had to find a new home for it and exported it to NZ.
Since 1968 McPherson Wines have been one of Australia’s most well-known family run wineries. They grow grapes in estate vineyards located in Central Victoria and the Murray Darling region as well as sourcing grapes from trusted growers in the area. Their 2020 Pure Cabernets is made from Cabernet taken from their estate vineyards with Merlot added for softness, colour, and flavour. Individual parcels of fruit were kept separate all the way through fermentation before being meticulously picked over and only the best chosen for the final blend. This is a wine to be both drunk now but also kept over the next 5 years. Decant, swirl, and enjoy!
Perfect with red meats and spicy Asian dishes, try this wine with a barbequed steak, or slow cooked, rich beef ribs.
4 Stars, Halliday 2020, Wine Companion
18/20, Wine Central Tasting Panel
91 Points, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit “Beautifully ripe and aromatic on the nose showing cassis, sweet plum, cedar, mixed spice and rich floral aromas. The palate delivers succulent fruit intensity together with plush texture and silky tannins, finishing lingering and delectable. At its best: now to 2027.”
15% abv. 55% Ruby cabernet, 35% cabernet, 10% merlot.
Fruit was harvested from their old vines in our exceptional riverside vineyards. The vineyard is situated on the banks of the Murray River, and is of sandy soils, with excellent draining providing ideal conditions for growing high quality fruit. Separate parcels of the wine spent between 6 and 12 months in French oak barriques, after which the final blending of select parcels took place.
A colourful character, Andrew McPherson has spent his working life making wine and has made an incredible contribution to the Australian Wine Industry. Andrew loves a great Shiraz and a great Sunday lunch, combining the two with family and friends on most weekends.
South Eastern Australia