Flowstone Queen of the Earth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

97 Points & Special Value Wine James Halliday

Flowstone is a tiny little grapegrower and winemaker just south of the Margaret River township, in the beautiful Forest Grove area. Small is good at Flowstone. Their aim is to keep the vineyard and range to their current size and continue to strive for excellence in the wines they produce.

Deep purple/red, with purple hues. Aroma: blackcurrant, red berries, mocha, dark chocolate, hints of violet, with underlying cedar notes. Complex and engaging. On the palate red and blue fruits to start. The flavours build to a beautifully textural mid palate, supported by the spicy oak, and gently fade with finely honed tannins. The length of the palate is a magical combination of the fruit and silky fine tannins. This wine manages to display a beautifully lithe feel, while still retaining the classic Margaret River structure. 2016 was yet another classic for Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, making wines of structure, length and texture.

“The first Queen of the Earth Cabernet Sauvignon from the Home Block in Forest Grove. Open-fermented, 2.5 weeks on skins post-fermentation pressed to thin-staved French barriques for 3 years, gravity-bottled, 15 months in bottle before release, 110 dozen made. A great Margaret River vintage, and (as always) a great wine; flows along and across the mouth without a ripple.” – 97 Points & Special Value Wine James Halliday