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St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
Smoky, cedary and cigarboxy, this superb mature cabernet reveals the complexity anticipated when great expressions are laid down to cellar. Still revealing bright black and red fruits and suggestions of tobacco and dried herbs, itÕs long, complete and vivaciously wrapped in a vibrant acidity. Underpinned by fine, slatey tannins, it extends with style, balance and harmony to a finish of exceptional drive and balance. Still tightly ordered and regimental, itÕs now a mature wine, but one with the capacity to mature for many years yet.
Vintage
1998
Peak years to drink
2010 - 2018+
Jeremy's score
96 / 100
Seal type
Cork
St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Smoky, cedary and cigarboxy, this superb mature cabernet reveals the complexity anticipated when great expressions are laid down to cellar. Still revealing bright black and red fruits and suggestions of tobacco and dried herbs, itÕs long, complete and vivaciously wrapped in a vibrant acidity. Underpinned by fine, slatey tannins, it extends with style, balance and harmony to a finish of exceptional drive and balance. Still tightly ordered and regimental, itÕs now a mature wine, but one with the capacity to mature for many years yet.
Last Date Tasted: 11/04/2022
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2018
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92 | 17.9 | 2030-2038  |
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2017
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91 | 17.6 | 2025-2029+  |
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2016
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93 | 18.1 | 2028-2036+ |
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2015
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95 | 18.8 | 2027-2035+ |
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2014
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94 | 18.4 | 2034-2044 |
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2013
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95 | 18.8 | 2033-2043 |
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2012
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94 | 18.5 | 2014-2032+ |
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2010
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94 | 18.4 | 2022-2030+ |
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2009
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93 | 18.2 | 2021-2029+ |
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2008
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93 | 18.1 | 2020-2028+ |
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2007
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94 | 18.3 | 2019-2027+ |
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2006
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91 | 17.4 | 2014-2018+  |
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2005
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92 | 17.9 | 2013-2017+ |
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2004
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95 | 18.7 | 2016-2024+ |
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2003
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92 | 17.8 | 2015-2023 |
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2002
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90 | 17.1 | 2010-2014 |
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2001
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93 | 18.2 | 2013-2021 |
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2000
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88 | 16.6 | 2005-2008+ |
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1999
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95 | 18.7 | 2019-2029+ |
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1998
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96 | 18.9 | 2010-2018+ |
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1997
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87 | 16.2 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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94 | 18.4 | 2008-2016 |
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1994
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95 | 18.6 | 2006-2014+ |
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1993
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91 | 17.6 | 2001-2005 |
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1992
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88 | 16.5 | 1997-2000 |
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1991
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95 | 18.6 | 2003-2011 |
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1990
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94 | 18.5 | 2002-2010 |
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1989
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94 | 18.3 | 1997-2001 |
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1988
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91 | 17.5 | 1996-2000 |
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1987
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89 | 16.8 | 1995-1999 |
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1986
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90 | 17.2 | 1998-2006 |
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1985
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92 | 17.8 | 1990-1993 |
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1984
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93 | 18.0 | 1989-1992 |
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1983
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85 | 15.5 | 1985-1988 |
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1982
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94 | 18.4 | 1990-1994 |
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1981
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91 | 17.5 | 1986-1989 |
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1980
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93 | 18.0 | 1988-1992 |
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Winery
St Hugo
St Hugo, initially created as part of the 'Saints' range of Orlando, spent a few years under the Jacob's Creek brand before recently being given a brand of its own. Naturally, it features the Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon we have known for so long, augmented by a Shiraz and Grenache Shiraz Mataro from the Barossa Valley plus a Barossa-Coonawarra marriage of shiraz and cabernet. At the top of the tree sit two very special wines under the 'Vetus Purum' tag – outstanding reserve grade wines from Coonawarra cabernet (2010: 96/100, drink 2030-2040+) and Barossa shiraz (2010: 96/100, drink 2022-2030+). The brand's exact fate is a little uncertain right now and will become clearer once the pending merge between Pernod Ricard's wine division adn Accolade Wines has settled down.
Chief Executive(s):
Brett McKinnon
Winemaker:
Peter Munro
Viticulturist:
Ben Gibson
White Wines
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon >Cabernet Shiraz Blend >Cellar Collection Cabernet Sauvignon >
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DR3 Cabernet Sauvignon
DR3 Shiraz
Fabal Single Vineyard Shiraz
Flint Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache Shiraz Mataro >Koch Single Vineyard Shiraz
Marananga Shiraz
Private Collection Eden Valley Shiraz
Private Collection Rowland Flat Shiraz >Private Collection Shiraz Cabernet
Shiraz >The Last Letter Cabernet Sauvignon >The Unspoken Promise Cabernet Sauvignon
Vetus Purum Cabernet Sauvignon
Address:
Barossa Valley Way , Rowland Flat , South Australia 5352 Australia
Principal Wine Region:
Coonawarra,Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8521 3000
Facsimile:
(08) 8521 3003
Website:
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