Review: Oates Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Notch up this Oates Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 as another top shelf Margaret River Cabernet from Cath Oates, just like previous high quality releases (like this one).

Maybe a little more shy and less grandiose than the 2016 iteration, trading in a little bay leaf and mint over that solid core of dark fruit. Less obvious oak this year, still a cool and sophisticated personality. Mid weight and not forceful, it’s make a point with understatement and finesse, the tight palate slowly uncoiling in bottle. Already fine, but the best is yet to come. Best drinking: wait 2-3 and then for 15 years easy. 14%, $50. 18.5/20, 94/100+. Oates Ends website. Would I buy it? More than fair investment at this price. Worth a bottle for sure.