Tasting Notes

• Colour: Deep crimson with vibrant intensity.
• Aroma: A classic Cabernet bouquet of cassis, black cherry, and bay leaf, complemented by subtle violet florals, vanilla, and dark chocolate oak.
• Palate: A powerful yet elegant core of red and black berries, framed by fine chalky tannins. A delicate lift of cedar and bay leaf adds to the wine’s complexity.
• Finish: Long, structured, and refined, with the oak and tannins guiding the wine through an extended finish.

Aging & Oak Treatment

• Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding depth, spice, and fine structure.
• Cellaring potential: Drink now for vibrancy or cellar until 2035+ for further evolution.

Food Pairings 🍽️

• Chargrilled ribeye steak – pairs perfectly with the wine’s tannic structure.
• Slow-roasted lamb with rosemary – complements the herbal and dark fruit notes.
• Aged cheddar or Gruyère cheese – enhances the wine’s savoury complexity.
• Wild mushroom risotto – balances the wine’s earthy and oaky elements.

Acclaim & Reviews

⭐ “A delightfully elegant Cabernet that captures much of the gracefulness of this vintage. Plummy blackcurrant and cedar on the nose with a faint lift of bay leaf. It is elegant and poised, with its medium-bodied palate extending effortlessly to a long finish. Tight core of chalky tannin and oak harnesses it through to the extended finish. Nice wine.”

92 Points – Ray Jordan

FAQ: Technical Terms Explained 📖

1. What does “chalky tannins” mean?
This refers to the fine-grained, powdery texture of the tannins, giving the wine a structured yet elegant mouthfeel.

2. Why is French oak important?
French oak imparts subtle spice, vanilla, and fine tannins, enhancing complexity without overpowering fruit purity.

3. What does “RS” mean in wine?
RS (Residual Sugar) measures the natural grape sugar left after fermentation. At 0.36g/L, this wine is bone dry, making it crisp and balanced.

4. Why is Wilyabrup such a special sub-region?
Wilyabrup is one of the most prestigious areas in Margaret River, known for producing powerful yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignons with exceptional aging potential.

5. How long can I cellar this wine?
This wine will continue to evolve beautifully over the next 5-10 years, gaining further complexity and refinement.

Learn About Fuddling Cup Winery

Fuddling Cup wines are located in the Margaret River Wine Region, well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.

Although Fuddling Cup Cabernet Sauvignon began in 2000 as grafted rootlings in the tuart sandy loam of the Geographe region, today it is the gravelly loam over clay sub-soils of the Wilyabrup region of Margaret River which provides premium fruit as the perfect foundation for our superb Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes deliver a Cabernet Sauvignon that exhibits deep crimson hues, power and balance in the primary fruit, knitted seamlessly to the rich overlay of toasty oak and silken tannins.

In 2009 we introduced our ‘sister white’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, a classic Margaret River blend. Subtle complexity has been added by fermenting a little of the Sauvignon Blanc component in French oak hogsheads.

Our promise is to deliver consistent wines that are a delicious and fruit-driven expression of our selected grape varieties, the Margaret River region, finest French Oak and best winemaking practices.

If there is a Fuddling Cup wine you love which we don’t stock we can order it in for you. Email us at info@partnersinwine.com.au

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