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Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
An outstanding cabernet with remarkable intensity, poise and structure. To my mind reminiscent of the classic 1984 release of the same label, this delivers the depth of fruit sought after in great Coonawarra cabernet but with the structure and balance more reminiscent of Bordeaux. Its penetrative aromas of cassis, mulberries, dark plums and fresh cedar/vanilla oak reveal dusty, faintly herbal nuances, while its palate-staining presence of small black and red berries is framed by an exceptional spine of drying, chalky tannins that culminate in a graphite-like minerality. It will live and develop for ages.
Vintage
2014
Peak years to drink
2026 - 2034+
Jeremy's score
96 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2022
Alc %: 15.0
$ Rel: 33
An outstanding cabernet with remarkable intensity, poise and structure. To my mind reminiscent of the classic 1984 release of the same label, this delivers the depth of fruit sought after in great Coonawarra cabernet but with the structure and balance more reminiscent of Bordeaux. Its penetrative aromas of cassis, mulberries, dark plums and fresh cedar/vanilla oak reveal dusty, faintly herbal nuances, while its palate-staining presence of small black and red berries is framed by an exceptional spine of drying, chalky tannins that culminate in a graphite-like minerality. It will live and develop for ages.
Last Date Tasted: 20/04/2024
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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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89 | 16.7 | 2027-2030+  |
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2021
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92 | 17.8 | 2029-2033+  |
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2017
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94 | 18.5 | 2037-2047 |
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2016
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82 | 15.0 | 2021-2024 |
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2015
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88 | 16.6 | 2023-2027 |
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2014
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96 | 19.0 | 2026-2034+ |
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2013
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92 | 17.8 | 2021-2025+ |
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2012
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91 | 17.6 | 2024-2032+ |
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2011
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88 | 16.6 | 2016-2019+  |
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2010
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93 | 18.0 | 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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89 | 16.8 | 2016-2020 |
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2007
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89 | 16.8 | 2012-2015+ |
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2006
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90 | 17.1 | 2011-2014+ |
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2005
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90 | 17.0 | 2013-2017 |
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2004
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91 | 17.6 | 2009-2012 |
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2003
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86 | 15.8 | 2005-2008+ |
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2002
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92 | 17.9 | 2010-2014 |
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2001
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94 | 18.3 | 2006-2009+ |
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2000
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90 | 17.2 | 2005-2008 |
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1999
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82 | 15.0 | 2001-2004 |
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1998
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95 | 18.7 | 2010-2018 |
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1997
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87 | 16.3 | 2005-2009 |
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1996
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88 | 16.4 | 2008-2016+ |
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1995
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77 | 14.0 | 1997-2000 |
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1994
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90 | 17.1 | 2002-2006 |
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1993
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84 | 15.4 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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93 | 18.0 | 2000-2004+ |
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1991
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93 | 18.0 | 1999-2003 |
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1990
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94 | 18.5 | 1995-1998 |
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1989
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91 | 17.5 | 1994-1997 |
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1988
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87 | 16.0 | 1990-1993 |
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1987
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82 | 15.0 | 1989-1992 |
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1986
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93 | 18.0 | 1991-1994 |
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1985
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80 | 14.5 | 1987-1990 |
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1984
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95 | 18.8 | 1996-2004 |
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1979
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94 | 18.3 | 1987-1991+ |
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Winery
Bowen Estate
Bowen Estate is a deeply respected family-owned vineyard and winery in the heart of Coonawarra’s famed strip of terra rossa soil, of which the Bowen family today owns an impressive 33 ha under vine, each of which are pruned by hand. The current wines reflect recent years of work in which the vineyard has been replanted to an estate-based selection of the property's finest clonal material. The 2014 reds, the Cabernet Sauvignon in particular, are exceptional. Reminiscent of the stellar 1984 vintage, it delivers a Graves-like combination of depth and gravelly structure. Based on this wine, and decades of excellent wines from this estate, it is high time the Bowens matched their quality with price, even if just notionally.
Chief Executive(s):
Joy Bowen
Winemaker:
Emma Bowen, Doug Bowen
Viticulturist:
Doug Bowen
White Wines
Address:
15459 Riddoch Highway , Coonawarra , South Australia 5263 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 5pm, Closed Good Friday, Chirstmas Day and New Years Day
Principal Wine Region:
Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8737 2229
Facsimile:
(08) 8737 2173
Website:
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