2015 Dead Ringer, Wirra Wirra, McLaren Vale
Wirra Wirra are able to use the original name for this cuvee, Angelus, in Australia, since their wine predates any imports of the famous St-Emilion property. Despite its original name, this is pure Cabernet Sauvignon, which works well in McLaren Vale thanks to some maritime influence. It has retained freshness beautifully, with lifted aromas of wild herbs and perfumed blue fruit above a core of pure cassis. Linear Cabernet tannins frame the wine, and despite that powerful fruit it retains an almost claret-like moderate, savoury feel.