{"product_id":"2023-forest-hill-estate-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Forest Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eForest Hill is the site of the WA's first cool-climate vineyard, planted in 1965. Today, the Lyons family continues that legacy with dry-grown, organic farming in the heart of Mount Barker. This Estate Cabernet is primarily sourced from vines planted in 1975, and it is a textbook example of why this producer has become a favourite of Cabernet collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 season was a slow burn, with a cool autumn allowing for excellent flavour development without the sugars blowing out. It leads with classic Cabernet markers: blackcurrant, mulberry, and violet, followed by more complex layers of bay leaf, tobacco, and a hint of clove. A splash of Malbec is blended in to add a bit of mid-palate flesh and floral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s medium-bodied and exceptionally refined. As Mike Bennie noted, it’s \"ludicrous\" value. With only 20% new French oak and time in large foudres, the wood stays in the background, letting the gravelly, earthy terroir do the talking. It’s elegant, savoury, and arguably one of the best-value Cabernets in Australia right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent length, tightly wound and just so darn superb overall. How is this this price?! Ludicrous.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Forest Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021397159979,"sku":"2023 Forest Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022ForestHillEstateCabernetSauvignon_877b3988-345e-4083-ac3e-53383eefd2a8.png?v=1755822493","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2023-forest-hill-estate-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}