Realm Cellars, Houyi Vineyard Size:6x750ml Red and black fruits on

Red and black fruits on the nose as well as hints of cocoa powder and sun-dried hay are followed by a forward red with tannic structure and depth

A bit of interesting spice and real savour on the palate

but it also has the pedigree and beautiful inner structure for long cellar aging

Readers will have to be patient with the 2016

The middle weight flavors are not especially dense but do possess a highly attractive mouthfeel while displaying good power on the bitter cherry pit-inflected finish

Realm Cellars, Houyi Vineyard Size:6x750ml Red and black fruits onOne hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Nine Suns property, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Houyi Vineyard Pritchard Hill has a deep purple black color, revealing quite a lifted nose of Morello cherries, black raspberries and warm cassis with hints of roses, clove oil and balsamic. Medium to full bodied, the palate is chock full of ripe, juicy fruit, supported by firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and compellingly fruity.