Lehmann Hesketh MK.02 Cabernet Shiraz 2015

Two Families, two regions, two varieties.

The Lehmann Hesketh special release is an homage to the collaboration of our fathers in the 1970's. As well as the industries forefathers who imagined a South Australia of great balance, complexity and longevity. 2580 bottles produced.

"60% Reynell Selection cabernet sauvignon from the Parker Estate Abbey Vineyard in Coonawarra, 40% shiraz from the Eden Valley, fermented separately, matured for 18 months in French oak before blending. Given the grape resources and the vinification, it would be surprising if this wasn't a top flight wine - and there's no surprise. It marries intensity with elegance, red and blackcurrant with red and black cherry fruit held in a filmy veil of high quality oak and ripe tannins. Great stuff. James Halliday 96 Points."

"Deep red/purple colour; the bouquet is clean and ripe, dark fruit dominant if a touch restrained. Violets too. The palate is full-bodied and firm, youthful and tight, with richness, flesh and sweet fruit galore. A very good wine, with nice ripe cabernet varietal characters, pleasing length and balance. (Coonawarra cabernet and Barossa shiraz, by Phil Lehmann and Jonathon Hesketh, celebrating their fathers Peter and Robert, who also worked together in wine. Huon Hooke 94 Points"