Ranked #5 of 51 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra
96/100
5 Stars
Huon Hooke
Very deep red/purple colour, youthful and impressive. Lots of oak to sniff, dominating the nose at first. But what good oak it is! Lots of black and blue fruits as well. The palate is medium to full-bodied and very firm, with lots of tannin, leading to a mouth-puckering, lip-smacking aftertaste. A very potent wine which needs a lot of cellar time. I wouldn't touch it for at least five years. Very impressive; great potential.
Tasted: 08/10/2013
Drink: 2020 to 2045
95 Points Robert Parker
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon has pronounced black currant, black cherry and cedar notes with nuances of lightly browned toast, roses, game and rosemary. Medium-bodied, the palate is already a joy to drink, though this wine is showing only a fraction of its potential. Elegantly fruited and tightly wound, it has a firm level of fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acid backbone. It finishes with laudable persistence. Drink it from 2014 to 2026+.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. February, 2013
98 Points James Halliday
There is no question: this is a top notch Riddoch cabernet. The colour is a given, as is the depth and purity of the varietal expression, but despite its moderate alcohol, it is full-bodied, and really should be left for 10 years, then enjoyed over the next 20-30 years thereafter, its future guaranteed by its screwcap. Drink to 2050.
Source: James Halliday. September, 2013
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon has pronounced black currant, black cherry and cedar notes with nuances of lightly browned toast, roses, game and rosemary. Medium-bodied, the palate is already a joy to drink, though this wine is showing only a fraction of its potential. Elegantly fruited and tightly wound, it has a firm level of fine-grained tannins and a refreshing acid backbone. It finishes with laudable persistence. Drink it from 2014 to 2026+. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) February, 2013 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown