Third Wheel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Australia 2012

Description

From Margaret River, the 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the region’s hallmark balance between maritime freshness and structural depth. The nose opens with blackcurrant, dark plum, and mulberry layered with cedar, graphite, and subtle dried herbs. With air, notes of tobacco leaf and earth begin to surface, adding dimension to the primary fruit.

The palate is composed and finely structured, offering concentrated dark fruit supported by firm yet polished tannins. There is a clarity to the acidity that keeps the wine focused, allowing savory nuances of cocoa, bay leaf, and mineral undertones to unfold gradually.

The finish is long and poised, marked by lingering cassis and gentle spice. It is a refined and classic expression of Margaret River Cabernet, showing both restraint and quiet power, with the balance to continue evolving gracefully.