Overview

The 2022 The Composer is a beautifully structured, medium-bodied Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon that perfectly captures the region’s signature elegance and intensity. Crafted for immediate enjoyment yet capable of short-term cellaring, this wine delivers vibrant fruit expression, refined tannins, and an effortlessly smooth finish.

With an impressive trophy-winning track record, The Composer continues to shine on the wine show circuit, showcasing the exceptional quality of the 2022 Coonawarra vintage.

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Vivid dark magenta red with a bright crimson hue

• Bouquet: Aromatic notes of lush eucalyptus, cassis, and red berries

• Palate: Bright and flavour-packed with cassis, red berries, and silky tannins

• Finish: Smooth and balanced with subtle oak integration

• Food Match: Ideal with roast lamb, grilled meats, or a hearty pasta dish

Vintage Conditions

The 2022 Coonawarra vintage was outstanding, producing wines of exceptional quality and quantity. The season was marked by mild temperatures, steady ripening, and small, thick-skinned berries, which resulted in deeply flavoured, well-structured wines.

• Harvest Timing: An extended vintage, with peak harvest from early April to mid-May

• Weather: Mild, stable conditions with no extreme heat or major rainfall events

• Fruit Quality: Concentrated flavours, excellent colour, and firm tannins

• Cellaring Potential: Wines from this vintage promise great aging potential, with structured acidity and rich fruit expression

Winemaking

Each parcel of fruit was fermented in stainless steel for five days, then transferred to a mix of French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks to complete fermentation. The wine was then aged for six months in oak, preserving its freshness while adding subtle complexity.

Grape Variety

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Region

Coonawarra

Cellaring

Enjoy now or cellar for up to 5 years.