Brilliant crimson colour. Abundant ripe berry, dark plum, and sweet blackcurrant fruit aromas are underscored with toasty cedar and spice characters derived from the oak. The evenly structured palate is focused and long, the wines aromas carring onto the generous silky palate. An elegant generously flavoured medium bodied wine showing the rich regional Limestone Coast Cabernet fruit flavours, juicey acidity and a long finely textured finish.

Soft and supple on release, this wine will continue to drink over the next three years. 

On the southern boundary of Coonawarra is the old Penola cricket ground, which first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drives of the local champions in 1950. Sadly, the ground closed in 1996. Soon after Jim Barry purchased the 30 acre property and planted a Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard.

These aromas are full of complexity - offering senses of cedar, mint and eucalypt. The palate is overwhelmingly satisfying, hinting the Hallmark cabernet characters of cassis, menthol and satsuma plum. The tannins are integrated and well structured. With a long and balanced finish, this wine shows fi nesse and elegance. ‘The Cover Drive’ has been crafted to be enjoyed upon release with a view to medium term cellaring under the correct conditions.

Cabernet Sauvignon is Coonawarra’s pre-eminent grape variety. Parcels of premium fruit are selected, fermented and then aged in French oak barriques to produce this full-bodied and richly flavoured wine from Rymill in the Coonawarra.

Good intensity and depth of colour. With a strong influence of blueberries on the nose, there is also a potpourri, floral scent that is very appealing. A spice rack of thyme, oregano can be recognised while chocolate and mint also make an appearance. From a great vintage in Coonawarra, the tannins are very round and soft with a great length. The extensive list of flavours flow onto the palate giving a complex, elegant wine. The Rymill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is offering great vibrancy and freshness now, but will also develop beautifully with age.

The Vat 9 Cabernet Sauvignon displays Deep purple with crimson hues. Fragrant cassis, ripe plum with hints of mint and subtle cedar oak aromas. Rich black fruits and sweet plum with fine grain tannins and well integrated oak, makes this a soft generous wine.