A most impressive expression of Cabernet Sauvignon right here!
Saddler's Creek is nestled near the Mt View corner of the Hunter Valley. Some great wines coming out of here and they have a loyal wine club membership to back this up.
Fruit for their wines not only comes from the Hunter, but is also sourced from McLaren Vale, Wrattonbully and Langhorne Creek, which is where the fruit for this wine comes from.
This Cabernet Sauvignon is the bigger ballsy type steering away from the herbal styles. The fruit is dark in the glass with an equally impressive hue.
A wonderful nose of dark fruits and cedary oak is seductive. The oak sit behind the fruit nicely. There is a hint of fruit sweetness there too.
The palate is delicate and soft with the fruit powering away. A minute fraction of fruit sweetness is not a detractor. Superb length and super fine, supple tannins round off a neat piece of work.
This 2004 vintage was taken from my cellar and the 2008 are currently available in some independent stores as well as through a large chain store. The wine is well priced and for around $30 you will not be disappointed. Grab one for now and another to put to sleep for a few years.
Who: Saddler's Creek http://saddlerscreek.com/
What: Cabernet Sauvignon (14.5% abv)
Where: Langhorne Creek
When: 2004
How: $30
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