Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch leaps with vivacious scents of ripe blackberries, crème de cassis and boysenberries, plus nuances of chocolate mint, charcuterie and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has vibrant black fruits with exquisitely ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long with loads of mineral and floral layers.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch needs a little coaxing to reveal slowly unfurling scents of blackcurrant pastilles, Morello cherries, blueberry compote and raspberry leaves with suggestions of fertile loam, cast-iron pan, violets and chocolate box plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is taut and muscular, quivering with latent energy at this youthful stage, framed by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with a whole array of mineral, black fruit and floral fireworks. It will require a good 5 more years in bottle and should cellar for a further 30 years+.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch gives up super-intense black currant, plum preserves, cedar and espresso on the nose with notions of aged meats, pencil lead and truffles. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated with firm, grainy tannins and a lively line, finishing long and layered.

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch delivers intense spicy scents of black pepper, star anise, cloves and cinnamon stick over core of blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and mulberries plus hints of Black Forest cake, lilacs and fallen leaves. Full bodied with bags of poise and finesse, the palate features red and black fruit layers and very fine-grained tannins, finishing perfumed and polished.

The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Patriarch shows a deep garnet-purple color with a cassis, spiced plums, black cherry compote, menthol, chocolate box, earth and tobacco nose. Medium to full-bodied in the plush, spicy mouth, it's expressive with lovely balance, soft acid and velvety tannins, finishing long.