Hollick Wines 'Tannery Block' Cabernet Merlot 2022
Primary flavours
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Blueberry
Capsicum
Charcoal
Cinnamon
Green Peppercorn
Tobacco
Details
Coonawarra has a 130-year history based on red wines just like this one. It's a full-bodied and full-flavoured Cabernet blend that is packed with good old-fashioned Aussie heart. Dark berries, red berries (all of the berries really), and then a long and rich finish that lingers forever.
In 1975, Ian Hollick planted a block of vines at the southern end of the famous Coonawarra 'strip'. Back then, Coonawarra was the coolest place to make wine in Australia, and Hollick was among a pack of producers catapulting the region's reputation forward on the back of grand 'claret' wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Fast forward almost fifty years, and Coonawarra is still a fantastic place to make Cabernet and Shiraz. Still, producers like Hollick have realised there's more to life than full-bodied reds, instead producing from a raft of less classically Coonawarra-n grapes like Barbera, Savagnin & Sangiovese, alongside some really surprising Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines too. Oh yes, this is Coonawarra, but with a shiny new coat and a slight European accent.
In 1975, Ian Hollick planted a block of vines at the southern end of the famous Coonawarra 'strip'. Back then, Coonawarra was the coolest place to make wine in Australia, and Hollick was among a pack of producers catapulting the region's reputation forward on the back of grand 'claret' wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Fast forward almost fifty years, and Coonawarra is still a fantastic place to make Cabernet and Shiraz. Still, producers like Hollick have realised there's more to life than full-bodied reds, instead producing from a raft of less classically Coonawarra-n grapes like Barbera, Savagnin & Sangiovese, alongside some really surprising Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines too. Oh yes, this is Coonawarra, but with a shiny new coat and a slight European accent.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Coonawarra
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Blend
Wine Maker
Hollick Wines
Alcohol
14.9%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
10-20 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Conventionally Made
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
Full-flavoured reds like this really demand that you up your dish into some serious impact. We think this robust red is going to be a perfect pair with robust meat dishes; steaks like sirloin and T-bone, drizzled in peppercorn or mushroom sauce, especially. You might be surprised, but the richness in this big red also makes it a great match to mild Indian curries, with a classic Massaman also a wonderful choice with or without meat as a protein. Braised ribs, homemade burgers, and rare duck breast will also work wonders, as will dishes combining rosemary, Jerusalem artichoke, or potatoes.
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Food
Grilled Meat
Lamb
Roasted Lamb
Tastes
Bitter
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Relaxed
Bored
Seasons
Spring
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Coonawarra, Australia
Coonawarra is in the southeastern corner of South Australia, located in the Limestone Coast of South Australia, about 300 km southeast of Adelaide. The region experiences a maritime influence due to the upwelling of cold ocean currents. The main varieties grown in the region are Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Here you can find the legendary terra rossa soil, with its thin iron-oxide-based topsoil over limestone, giving it that unmistakable reddish hue. This soil type is believed to be a major contributing factor to the robust character of the wines.
The Coonawarra wine region stretches about 15 km, with more than 50 wineries. Penfolds, Wynns, Balnaves, Rymil and Katnook Estate are among the most notable and historic in the region. Each of them produces highly sought Cabernet Sauvignon that is medium to full-bodied, with brood notes of cassis, blackberry, plum and dark cherry flavours. Structured with firm but plush tannins, the very best of them cellar gracefully for decades.
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