2018 Cameron Hughes 'Lot 835' Cabernet Sauvignon

11 reviews

2018 Cameron Hughes 'Lot 835' Cabernet Sauvignon

$9.99 $23.99
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A captivating Coonawarra Cab from the same producer as Lot 834!

Pitch perfect deep ruby on the pour, the nose is the first indication of grand elegance on this wine; red cherry fruit is delineated against new soft Leather delicately wrapped in dried herb bouquets - there is a real sense of place here. The palate is much more structured than the elegant nose may let on, rich and weighted against black cherry fruit with perfectly integrated, linear tannin framed by medium+ acidity. The finish is dry and all terroir: dried herbs persist shifting against resonant waves of plum, Cassis, and vanilla along its long exit.

An incredible find from a tragic situation; the trade war between China and Australia that played out a few years back left a hefty portion of premium juice destined for mainland Asia in limbo, and who better to slide in and score you one of the deals of the decade? From a premier house's top-end program, we scored a killer price on their high-end, newly surplus Cabernet Sauvignon. Regularly reaching for just under the triple digit mark (before astronomical restaurant markups), we're very excited to offer you this Cab at $20/bottle - a massive pass of this deal's savings onto yourselves!

Lot 835, like Lot 834, has no expense spared in its production, and a water-tight NDA to match. Not much can be said except you've probably heard of the original producer (if you hang in the high-end Aussie circles) and you'll probably never get this wine in the US as it was never produced to come here (unless you know a smuggling collector or the like). Stock up (and cellar down), a deal like this comes around but once in a decade.

Sweetness
Dry
Tasting Notes
Cassis, Plum, Eucalyptus, Spice
ABV
13.8%
Pairs With
Roast Beef, Burgers, BBQ, Aged Cheddar

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2018 Cameron Hughes 'Lot 835' Cabernet Sauvignon
$9.99 $23.99

Overall rating: 4.4545455 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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Very happy with this one

"We find this a terrific table wine at a great price. Got a half case and wish I’d gotten a full case. It pairs well with red sauce pasta dishes. Tannins are not overpowering. Pleasant finish. Very drinkable. Will purchase again!"

LN (5/5)

Pleasant

"Is this a high end cab? No. But it’s very drinkable. Definitely needs to breathe or be decanted. Got a half case at a great price on sale. Very happy I took the chance. Would buy again."

Ellen (4/5)

Goes great with a ribeye!

"Goes great with a ribeye!"

Paul O. (5/5)

The wine was tasty

"The wine was tasty"

Christine C. (5/5)

Very smooth and nice flavor,

"Very smooth and nice flavor, especially for the price"

Tim E. (5/5)

OK but just past it's

"OK but just past it's prime"

JOHN D. (3/5)

Enjoy Cameron Hughes

"Enjoy Cameron Hughes"

Geralyn H. (4/5)

Excellent Cab

"Just the right amount of tannins, and a pleasant fruity overtone that stays to the finish, not drowned out by the tannins. Would definitely buy again."

Thomas D. (5/5)

Reasonable everyday wine

"Reasonable everyday wine"

Michael S. (3/5)

There are two Cabernets that

"There are two Cabernets that I truly enjoy from Wine Insiders. This is definitely added to my list of favorites."

Christine K. (5/5)

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