Barwang Cabernet Sauvignon
Hilltops
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2022
Alc %: 14.0
$ Rel: 23
A fine, elegant and textural cabernet whose heady bouquet of cassis, dark plums, mulberries and fresh cedar/vanilla/dark chocolate oak reveals suggestions of spearmint and dried herbs. It's medium to fullish in weight, delivering a long, smooth palate of vivacious, mouthfilling dark fruit framed by crunchy tannins that become more mineral and savoury with breathing. It's typical of the cabernet from this excellent inveyard and delivers a lot of wine for a mere $23 per bottle!
Last Date Tasted: 10/05/2024
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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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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2022
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90 | 17.1 | 2030-2034  | |
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2012
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84 | 15.4 | 2014-2017  | |
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2011
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82 | 15.0 | 2013-2016 | |
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2010
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92 | 17.7 | 2018-2022+  | |
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2009
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91 | 17.5 | 2017-2021+ | |
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2008
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92 | 17.8 | 2016-2020+ | |
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2007
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85 | 15.6 | 2009-2012+ | |
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2006
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91 | 17.6 | 2014-2018 | |
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2005
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88 | 16.5 | 2010-2013+ | |
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2004
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88 | 16.6 | 2016-2024 | |
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2003
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91 | 17.4 | 2011-2015 | |
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2002
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88 | 16.4 | 2010-2014 | |
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2001
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92 | 17.8 | 2009-2013 | |
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2000
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91 | 17.6 | 2012-2020 | |
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1999
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90 | 17.0 | 2004-2007 | |
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1998
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90 | 17.2 | 2006-2010+ | |
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1997
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94 | 18.3 | 2005-2009+ | |
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1996
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87 | 16.0 | 2001-2004 | |
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1995
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89 | 16.7 | 2003-2007 | |
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1994
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90 | 17.3 | 2002-2006 | |
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1993
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91 | 17.6 | 2001-2005 | |
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1992
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90 | 17.0 | 2000-2004 | |
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1991
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95 | 18.6 | 1999-2003 | |
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1990
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86 | 15.8 | 1998-2002+ |
Winery
Barwang
Planted at an altitude of 520 metres in the Hilltops region between Harden and Young, the Barwang vineyard is a dry and isolated site that has proven capable of producing excellent wine from a range of different varieties. Now operating as a stand-alone wine business, it was owned by McWilliams during its previous incarnation. During that period it was first responsible for some truly remarkable estate wines, but the label was diluted to include fruit from other regions. The Bowman family, six generation farmers in the region, bought the property in 2021. I wish them well and am truly delighted to say that they have started extremely well, offering exceptional quality and value for money. I'm honestly delighted to see one of my favourite vineyards and labels in the hands of a family with the commitment to fulfill some high expectations.
Chief Executive(s):
Wendy and James Bowman
Viticulturist:
Scott and Jen Douglas
White Wines
Chardonnay >
Semillon
Red Wines
Address:
Barwang Road , Young , New South Wales 2594 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
Not open to public
Principal Wine Region:
Hilltops
Telephone:
0417 362 586
Website:
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