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Jaraman

Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Generous ripe fruit flavours of the Clare Valley are balanced with elegant, fine tannins, lifted mint character and velvety finish of the Coonawarra.

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Previous Vintages	2009, 2010, 2012, 2013
Region	Coonawarra 76% / Clare Valley 24%
Colour	At release, the wine has a deep ruby red colour to the centre with a youthful purple hue to the edges.
Nose	There are lifted aromas of dark blackcurrant fruit along with subtle choc-mint and a hint of eucalypt.
Vintage Conditions	In Coonawarra, the 2015 season began well with average winter rainfall. Spring however was very dry and one of the warmest ever. Dry conditions continued through December but then the vines received refreshing rain in mid-January. The summer, however, was classic with warm days and cool nights, thus providing ideal conditions. In the Clare Valley, the growing season leading up to vintage 2015 saw slightly higher than average rainfall initially and then very little fell, with the driest ever August recorded. Rainfall for spring was also well below average, with frost events recorded and then warm and windy weather adversely affecting yields. December and January were relatively mild, with rain falling during the second week of January. Overall whilst yields were down, quality was high.
Oak Maturation	The wine was matured in French oak barrels (50% 1 year old, 50% a combination of 2 and 3 year old) for a period of 12 months before being bottled.
Cellaring Notes	Crafted for immediate enjoyment but will cellar over a long term under ideal conditions.

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Natalie Maclean, Natalie Maclean

Aug 2018

93 Points

[Natalie MacLean - 93 Points]... Jaraman 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with ripe blackberries, dark plum, dried herbs and tobacco leaf and minty flavours on the palate. Pair with grilled lamb chops. [Jane Staples - 91 Points] Opens with fragrant dark berries, eucalyptus, mocha and tobacco. Strong herbal influence on palate along with ripe dark berries, oak, savoury notes, mint and spice. The lingering savoury finish begs for a prime rib- take your time and enjoy this ripe, full-bodied beauty.

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Huon Hooke, The Real Review

May 2018

92 Points

Very deep, saturated red/purple colour; the bouquet also concentrated and ripe with a strong overlay of eucalypt and mint. It's very full-bodied, firm and concentrated, with tight, lively, youthful structure, and masses of tannin. It begs to be cellared.

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Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Jun 2018

92 Points

Firm, solid and reliable. Clare Valley cabernet, done well. A solid hit of blackcurrant, a briar-like notes, damp tobacco and woodsy, peppercorn notes. Mid-weight but inching towards fuller territory, an impression heightened by the curve of coffee-stained tannin pulling through the finish.

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Anthony Dias Blue, Tasting Panel Magazine

Feb 2017

91/100

Minty and ripe with silky texture and plenty of spice; smooth and juicy with balance and long, tangy finish

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Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

Oct 2017

90/100

Inky ruby. Focused aromas of blackberry, cassis, dark chocolate and mint. A juicy, energetic midweight, offering dark fruit and bitter chocolate flavors that show good clarity and a zesty, spice-tinged back end. The dark chocolate note carries through the nicely persistent finish, which features dusty tannins and a hint of smokiness.

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Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast

Dec 2019

90 Points

This vintage is a strong offering. The fruit is from two top South Aussie Cabernet regions: Clare Valley and Coonawarra, and both regions shine through. The nose leads with plums, currants, pencil lead, black olives and oak spice. The palate follows, with lifted tangy and juicy fruit that acts as a counterweight to the fine chalky tannins and oak spice. This is a relatively straightforward but varietally expressive drop with a long, brambly finish.

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Beppi Crosariol, The Globe & Mail

Mar 2019

90 Points

Sweetly ripe and commandingly intense. This is sourced from the Coonawarra and the Clare Valley. Big, chewy-gummy fruit with bright spice, minty freshness and peppery spice. Notes of coffee and vanilla, too. Perfect for lamb.

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James Halliday, James Halliday Wine Companion

Aug 2018

89 Points

Good colour; a powerful full-bodied blend with full cabernet fruits heads one way, the tannins in an opposite direction. The tug of war isn't moving much one way or the other which, if nothing else, tells you the wine is balanced. Given time it could surprise.

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Ronn Weigand MW, MS, Restaurant Wine

Dec 2017

5 stars

Intensely flavored, full bodied, and well balanced; a wine with black currant, cherry, mint, tobacco, cedar, vanilla, and black olive aromas/flavors, and a very long, persistent finish. Warrants moderate aging. Great value. Reveals Clare Valley’s ripe fruit and depth, and Coonawarra’s complexity. Aged in French oak barrels.

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, Winestate

Apr 2018

4.5 Stars

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Jane Thomson, Herald Sun & Hobart Mercury

May 2018

4 Stars

The renowned Jaraman range focuses on showcasing distinctive regional characteristics and style”. Yet this is actually a blend of two regions. Regardless, it’s a very smart wine offering blackcurrants galore, almost in pie form, with a lovely lick of juicy sweetness and a smattering of herbs. All balanced by an everlingering freshness, and then bang, dry, dusty tannins to finish it off.

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Matthew Jukes, 100 Best Australian Wines 2018/19

Jun 2018

The Jaraman label strikes again, drawing on the chocolate mint notes from Coonawarra and the structure and tannin lurking in the Clare Cabernet component. Seamlessly welded together and then embellished with the ripest and most succulent of oak additions, this is a wickedly enticing wine with hedgerow fruit and a sheen which one only usually finds on icon cuvées.

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