Wild Duck Creek Ducks & Drakes Cabernet Sauvignon
Indulge in the bold elegance of Wild Duck Creek Ducks & Drakes Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, a 750mL masterpiece from Heathcote, Victoria. Sourced entirely from the northern vineyards at Colbinabbin, this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted by the family-run Wild Duck Creek Estate, known for its cult status since its first release in 1991. The grapes are fully destemmed, fermented in open fermenters with gentle hand-plunging, and matured for 22 months in French and American oak hogsheads (30% new), yielding a vivid red hue. The nose lifts with black fruits, tobacco, and graphite, while the palate is rich with blackberry liqueur, bay leaf, and olive tapenade, wrapped in layers of fine Cabernet tannins. Rated 93 points by Wine Front for its “beautifully integrated oak,” this full-bodied, luscious wine pairs perfectly with oregano lamb cutlets or can cellar for 15 plus years. A collector’s gem embodying Heathcote’s distinctive terroir.