95 Points – James Suckling | RRP $30

Margaret River is undoubtedly home to Australia’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon, with Howard Park among the region’s leading makers. Howard Park’s ‘Miamup’ Cabernet Sauvignon is made from grapes grown on several vineyards throughout Margaret River, mainly in the Wilyabrup sub region. These vineyards are selected for their ability to capture ripe fruit flavours, supple tannins and the distinctive perfume of Margaret River Cabernet.  

This 2020 Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most impressive releases yet of this wine; a product of an ideal (warm and dry) growing season in Margaret River. Aromatic with lovely lifted blackcurrant, olive and oak spice notes, the palate is generously flavoured with loads of blackberry, red fruits and cocoa flavours. Some quality French oak and earthy spice add complexity, with a long balanced finish. A Margaret River that has loads of appeal in the short-to-medium term, with an RRP of $30, this offers excellent value drinking at this limited time discounted price.