The 2020 Gaia is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and is a svelte, herbal rendition of Clare Valley Cabernet(s). It has notes of violets, lavender, red apples, cassis, garden mint, licorice, brine, nori, peppercorns and a hint of pastrami. It is very elegant, but not shy. I really love the ductile tannins—firm but pliable. Bottled with 14% alcohol, sealed under Stelvin closure. Only 200 cases were made this year, in this very low-yielding vintage. From memory, the 2019 was more in the vicinity of 5,000 bottles (over 400 dozen).

From an isolated vineyard planted in 1986 to 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, Grosset's 2016 Gaia features pristine notes of cassis and blackberries on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, lush and welcoming without being soft, delivering waves of lip-smacking fruit and a long, elegant finish. It should drink well up to two decades from the vintage.

Decidedly herbal, with juicy berry flavors along with bell pepper and peppery bay leaf notes that come across as perfumed, on a softly tannic frame. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. 600 cases made, 32 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Clare Valley Select to Add

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Gaia Proprietary Red has red and black plum notes plus crushed blackberries, cedar, cloves, dried Provence herbs and black cherries. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with perfumed berries and spice box flavors, supported by grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with a lovely herbal lift.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2012 Gaia Proprietary Red presents an attractive nose of cassis, blackberries and plums with nunaces of pencil shavings, menthol, cloves and toast. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly framed by fine tannins and nice freshness before finishing long.