CLAYMORE BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2024

Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"A small batch release drawn primarily from our estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon located in the heart of Watervale, this release is a punchy, youthful style Cab Sauv. Bright primary fruit shines up front – it's full of berries spice and all things nice, then in the mouth she's a little reserved in youth but showing the promise of great things with some time in bottle.

Boysenberry and blackcurrant surge first, layered with crushed cassis, ripe plum and a cool lift of mint chocolate. Beneath, 100% French oak brings cedar, cocoa and a gentle toast that frames the fruit rather than leads it. The nose hums with poise and promise — dark, elegant and quietly electric. Supple from the first sip — a silky glide of black fruit across fine, graphite-lined tannins. Boysenberry and cassis pulse through the mid-palate with dark chocolate and mint freshness in perfect harmony. Oak sits in time with the fruit: cedar, vanilla and light toast adding polish and length. Bright acidity keeps the groove alive; the finish fades slow and resonant — blackcurrant, cocoa and a trace of savoury herb echoing like the last refrain of a familiar song."

Reviews for previous vintages below…

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, June 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"It's splendidly fruited and fragrant on the nose, showing dark berry, violet, green olive, cedar and mixed spice aromas, leading to a fruit-expressive palate delivering excellent weight and elegant structure. Delightfully composed with balance and harmony, finishing long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2031."