Medium to deep garnet-purple colored and showing well-defined red and blackcurrant notes accented by touches of dried mint, chocolate, pencil lead and cedar, the medium-bodied 2011 Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon has firm, grainy tannins, a refreshing acid line and a good intensity of red and black fruit flavors accented by judicious use of oak. It finishes long. Drink it now to 2020+. Importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons, White Plains, NY; www.wjdeutsch.com; www.mcwilliams.com.au

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2010 Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of ripe cassis, cedar, black currant, cloves and vanilla with nuances of allspice, anise and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the mouth with rich ripe fruit supported by a medium to firm level of grainy tannins and enlivening acid, finishing long and spicy. Drink it now through 2020+. Importer: W.J. Deutsch & Sons, White Plains, NY. www.wjdeutsch.com ; www.mcwilliams.com.au

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Redbank Cabernet Sauvignon presents a youthfully primary nose of ripe black currant, black plums and crushed blueberries with nuances of cedar, nutmeg, cinnamon stick and milk chocolate. Medium bodied and tightly wound, it is well structured with crisp acid and medium-firm grainy tannins, finishing long and spicy. Still a little closed and taut, it needs another year or two in bottle, drinking best 2013-2022+. Importer: WJ Deutsch & Sons, www.wjdeutsch.com; www.mcwilliams.com.au

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2008 Redbank Cabernet Sauvignon displays intense notes of ripe cassis, crushed blackberries and eucalypt over cloves, cumin seeds and dried Mediterranean herbs. Very crisp and medium bodied in the mouth, the fruit is muscular and taut, supported by medium-firm grainy tannins and finishing long. Approachable now, it should evolve gracefully and cellar to 2019+. Importer: WJ Deutsch & Sons, www.wjdeutsch.com; www.mcwilliams.com.au

Possessing a deep garnet-purple color, the 2007 Redbrook Cabernet Sauvignon is a little mute giving subtle aromas of warm blackberry, vanilla, chocolate and spice. The medium to full bodied palate is well structured with a backbone of high acidity and medium to firm, very finely grained tannins. It has a long, dark berry fruit finish. Approachable now, it should cellar to 2020. Moving into the ‘The Reserve’ level wines, consumers should note that the ‘Reserve’ label is being replaced from 2007 with the ‘Redbrook’ label, which was the original label for this estate. No Shiraz was produced under ‘The Reserve’ label in 2006 as the vintage was deemed too cool to produce the quality necessary for Evans & Tate. Similarly, in 2007 no Redbrook Chardonnay was made as the vintage was considered too warm. About 480 to 500 cases of The Reserve / Redbrook Chardonnay are normally produced each year. No malo-lactic is performed on the Chardonnays. High solids are employed during fermentation along with natural yeast, lees stirring and some larger format oak (puncheons) are being experimented with. About 45% new oak is used. Evans & Tate wines are not currently distributed in the USA.