2016 Cloudburst Cabernet Sauvignon
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1,700 bottles made. Intense but very pure nose. This seems like essence of claret rather than full and bumptious. Very fresh. Note the low alcohol. This is my favourite of the three Cloudburst Cabernets I had a chance to taste with Will Berliner, owner of Cloudburst. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon treads a pleasant middle path between the 2014 (riper) and the 2015 (greener). Cassis and cocoa appear on the nose, followed by a crisp, medium-bodied, slightly grainy-textured wine in the mouth and a long, mouthwatering finish. Personally, I'd prefer more generosity and richness on the palate in the red wines, but there's no questioning the commitment to farming at this American-owned micro-estate.
About the producer
Cloudburst is a boutique Margaret River winery whose rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric. Winemaker-founder Will Berliner released the first vintage of Cloudburst in 2010 to great critical acclaim; his wines are now to be found in the cellars of some of the world’s greatest restaurants.