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Snake & Herring ‘Outshined’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
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Snake & Herring ‘Outshined’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Critic reviews
Critic reviews
James Halliday – Wild ferment, 25 days on skins, 500L puncheons, 32% new oak. This is inky, cassis laden and littered with blackcurrant pastille. The tannins are open weave and pervasive, and shape the fruit in the mouth. This is an elegant, full expression of cabernet, with fine, chalky bones. There's pomegranate molasses and mulberry in there too somewhere ... yum. Very smart. - Erin Larkin, 20 June 2022
Huon Hooke – Crushed leaf and mulberry/cassis aromas, a good clean cabernet nose, albeit slightly on the greener side. It's medium bodied at most, with elegant sweet berry fruit flavour and mild but present tannins. Very attractive and approachable young. 4 February 2023
Vintage Vigilant
Vintage Vigilant
We aim to have all wines above $30 be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
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Delivery Times
Delivery Times
To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Returns and Warranty
Returns and Warranty
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
James Halliday – Wild ferment, 25 days on skins, 500L puncheons, 32% new oak. This is inky, cassis laden and littered with blackcurrant pastille. The tannins are open weave and pervasive, and shape the fruit in the mouth. This is an elegant, full expression of cabernet, with fine, chalky bones. There's pomegranate molasses and mulberry in there too somewhere ... yum. Very smart. - Erin Larkin, 20 June 2022
Huon Hooke – Crushed leaf and mulberry/cassis aromas, a good clean cabernet nose, albeit slightly on the greener side. It's medium bodied at most, with elegant sweet berry fruit flavour and mild but present tannins. Very attractive and approachable young. 4 February 2023
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Snake & Herring ‘Outshined’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
The 2020 Outshined Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits the elegance and complexity typical of Wilyabrup. Notes of briary blackcurrant, blackberry, cocoa, olives and dried herbs are engaging and alluring as the wine airs. Deeply coloured with some youthful purple the Outshined is medium weight, savoury and complex. Blackcurrant, dried sage, earth and olive notes are cradled in very fine yet layered powdery tannins with a note of subtle oak on the finish. I’d be matching this gem with earthy and hearty flavours, and our local venison chorizo would be ideal, especially sliced on the barbeque.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Brand | Snake & Herring |
| Vintage | 2019 |
Margaret River Wine
In the southwest of Western Australia, the Margaret River wine region is unique in that it is the most maritime-influenced region in all of Australia. The cool Indian ocean breezes come in through the summer to keep the temperatures around the vines steady resulting in an unusually even accumulation of warmth in the growing season. It is also quite dry as interestingly less than 20% of the annual rainfall occurs as the grapes are growing. The region’s climatic factors have been compared to what Bordeaux would be like in a dry season. While the region’s total production is relatively small (3% of Australia’s total wine production), it is responsible for 20% of our premium wine market.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz as well as Bordeaux blends are all very popular red wine options in the region.
For whites, refreshing blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as complex, age worthy Chardonnays are the specialties.
