The 2018 vintage delivered bright and true-to-varietal reds with concentration and depth of flavour no better illustrated than with this ‘Eric Stevens Purbrick’ Cabernet.
Rich, black-currant and dark fruits, eucalypt notes and earthy, gamey characters immediately engage on the nose and palate where Asian five spice and savoury hints add further complexity. A truly sublime ‘best of vintage’ release that will reward those cellaring out to 2038 and beyond.

2018 Vintage
The 2018 growing season was dry and warm and perfect for growing premium wine grapes.
The winter of 2017 started with a very dry June and below average rains in July and August. Spring continued the theme with less than half the average long term rainfall, and finished with an unseasonably warm November. The vines loved the favourable weather, growing large, healthy canopies and setting good bunch numbers – ideal for optimal yields. Vineyard operations focused on trimming to maintain a balanced canopy, and irrigation to ensurethe vines had adequate water and nutrients. Vintage started early February and progressed very smoothly and although it remained warm, cooler nights kept a lid on sugar accumulation so that ripening progression was close to perfect.
2018 lived up to its promise of being a very good year ... the whites have clear varietal definition and crisp fruit flavours, and the reds are bright and varietal, with concentration and depth.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It ...

"Some years it's the Eric Stevens Purbrick Shiraz that shines the brightest, and some years it is the Eric Stevens Purbrick Cabernet.
The 2018 vintage was such a year for Cabernet, producing impressive depth of flavour, concentration and above all, elegance. Leafy, black fruit, clove, anise and sweet earth scents. Boasts depth, length and firm line as fine tannins guide the palate, embracing intense fruit, spice and a touch of cigar box complexity."
Jeni Port | Wine Companion | August 2022