Jim Barry Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Looking for something delicious and new? This wine was what Bordeaux was originally primarily made from, now its found almost exclusively in Chili. This is the best example in the world of this incredible variety, which combines the best of Cabernet and Merlot. Bright, deep red in color; exhibits hints of chocolate, pepper and strong spices. Tasty and full-bodied, with strong tannins imparting the particular style of this very unique varietal which grows virtually nowhere else. This Carmenere originates in Lot 21 of Concha y Toro's Peumo vineyards, an area noted for highly permeable, read more...

October 2009

On the southern boundary of Coonawarra is the old Penola cricket ground, which first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drive's of the local champions in 1950. Sadly, the ground closed in 1996. Soon after Jim Barry purchased the 30 acre property and planted Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard. The original pavilion and pitch have been retained. The vineyard was actually planted around the cricket pitch. So a little piece of history has been preserved. Today this vineyard provides the majority of fruit for our new wine, The Cover Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon. Selected parcels read more...of fruit from our other cool climate Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in the Clare Valley have been carefully blended to produce a wine that is rich, soft and approachable. Brilliant deep red in colour with subtle cigar box aromas, dark berries, sweet mints and vanilla. The palate offers luscious blackberry fruit, fully-rounded with velvety tannins and sweet oak from 18 months in American and French barriques. A wine that can be enjoyed now or will reward those who have the patience to cellar for 2-3 years.        (hide)

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 167 on Oct-06

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November 2007

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Jul-06