2020 Passage Rock Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Its Origins
The Passage Rock dream was first conceptualized in 1991 when founders David and Veronika Evans Gander sat together in an ancient West Australian forest surrounded by vineyards. The concept to create fantastic wines in a beautiful place near the sea was merely the dream of two young people in their prime seeking their way in life. After purchasing the property in 1993, the first vines were planted in 1994 in the head of the beautiful Te Matuku valley in the southeastern end of Waiheke Island. In 1996, bucking the trend and taking a calculated risk Syrah was planted. Since 2001 Passage Rock has become Waiheke Island's most awarded winery in both New Zealand and International competitions, winning multiple gold medals and trophies for the Reserve Syrah. Passage Rock is a love affair that follows the will of the seasons and the instincts of the vintner.
What The Critics Say
95/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Sweeter, softer and more accessible than the Generation Cabernet Sauvignon from the same vintage. It makes a strong statement with cassis, dark berries, cedar, cigar-box, tobacco and chocolate-mocha flavours. A firmly-structured red with obvious cellaring potential. 10 Feb 2022." Drink 2022 - 2035
4.5 Stars and Top 10 in the Cuisine NZ Bordeaux tasting, 2022
"An impressive wine, dark in the glass with expressive fruit, eucalypt, dried tobacco, rosemary, cassis and cherry on the nose. The fruit on the palate is aided by cedar and spice from the oak which, although powerful, is succulent and well integrated. A vibrant, rich and unyielding wine with spectacular length."
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Fabulous bouquet witha core of blackberry and dark smoky barrel highlights, anise and vanilla, some cigar tobacco and a clay stone earthy quality. Youthful and new, complex and enticing. Very youthful on the palate with firm tannin textures accentuated by the acid line. A core of dark berry flavours with concnetration and power ensure this wine will age well in combination with the powerful structure. Decant for service with best drinking from 2025 through 2035+."
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Region | Auckland & Waiheke Island |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Maturity | 2022 - 2035+ |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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