Description

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec, made in a slightly softer and more fruit-forward style than our other Cabernet wines, though with enough structure to enjoy both now or later. Bright garnet in colour, the Claret is full of blood plum, cassis and creamy black cherry fruit, while subtle tobacco, violet and iodine add complexity. Plush and full of purple berry fruit, the palate is light enough for luncheon drinking, yet also has enough stuffing and structure to take serious food matching, or some time in the cellar. 2025 is a particularly strong vintage for this wine and sadly made in quite limited quantity due to the dry season. Words From Joshua Cooper Shortlisted – Best New Winery of the Year Halliday Wine Companion Awards 2024 Gourmet Traveller Wine – Young Winemaker of the Year Gourmet Traveller 2020 “One of Australia’s brightest young winemakers.” Mike Bennie, Voyeur Magazine, May 2018 “Joshua Cooper is one of Australia’s brightest young stars” Nick Stock, jamessuckling.com 2020 “Gary Farr (By Farr), Joshua Cooper and Robert Walters (Place of Changing Winds) should be changing perceptions of Australian wine. These are in many cases delicate, elegant, refined wines that deliver classic varietal expression and defy old stereotypes.” Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com 2021 “…Using grapes bought in from carefully chosen, non mainstream sources…However difficult the bottles may be to get into, their contents are pretty impressive.” Jancis Robinson, The Cool Macedon Ranges with Max, April 2018 “Such a talent, he could choose anywhere to make wine yet Macedon Ranges is home.” Jane Faulkner Wine Companion June 2023