Named after my great uncle The Reverend Canon R.K. Sorby Adams OBE who was the Anglican Minister at St. Hugh’s Church in my hometown of Angaston from 1956 – 1960. This glorious blend of two classic grapes from the Barossa highlights a traditional favourite and one of my own.
95 points/5 stars Wine Orbit July 2019
95 points/Gold Medal Wine Showcase August 2019
Colour Dark brick red with magenta hue.
Aroma Blackcurrant and spiced plum aromas are complexed by chocolate and vanilla.
Palate A gratifying palate of chocolate brownie and cedar spice overlaying the black fruits and plum characters. With outstanding fruit weight and power, the palate is wonderfully enhanced by velvety tannins. Full-throttled yet balanced and structured, with layers of delicious flavours.
Matured in French oak hogsheads (30% new) for 30 months.
Cellar: At its best: now to 2030.
Fruit: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon | 35% Shiraz sourced from Barossa
Food A sophisticated wine for fine dining and slow cooked beef.
Analysis
Alcohol: 14.5% Acidity: 6.36 g/l pH: 3.51
Awards
95 points/5 stars Wine Orbit July 2019
95 points/Gold Medal Wine Showcase August 2019
Named after my great uncle The Reverend Canon R.K. Sorby Adams OBE who was the Anglican Minister at St. Hugh’s Church in my hometown of Angaston from 1956 – 1960. This glorious blend of two classic grapes from the Barossa highlights a traditional favourite and one of my own.
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