Utopos Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Blend 2022

Utopos Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Blend 2022

  • Australia
  • Shiraz
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • ABV 14.5
  • Zalto Denk'Art Bordeaux Glass

Stuart McCloskey "The bouquet is very ‘Utopos’ and back to an intense Smörgåsbord of ripe, black fruits – blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, violet, Indian ink, anise, sweet, gingery spice, fruitcake, mint, rosemary and warmed earth. The palate is immensely pure and drives with silky ribbons of ripe, dark fruits. This provides immediate ‘drinkable allure’ however, the ripeness is counterbalanced by the same sorbet-like feel and freshness found in the Cabernet, which ticks every box for me. That said, this is muscular and punches with impact. The core of fruit is ripe, dense and stays around forever on your palate. I will say, Kym has pitched this perfectly as he blends power with finesse with consummate ease. Super-long, super-juicy and wonderfully appealing. This can be enjoyed upon release (decant for 4-6 hours) and will only get better over the next 10-15-years. 5-minutes later – the flavours and sensation remain with me. Very impressive, indeed. Served using Zalto Bordeaux glassware." 

Kym Teusner "A barrel selection of the very best Cab and the very best shiraz blended together.  The synergy of these varietals is undeniable somehow connected by the ferrous savoury elements of both individual wines.. Only 100 cases produced.

Densely packed blood red colour. The most beautiful concoction of the best parts of the cab sauv and shiraz with a sprinkle of seasoning sprinkled over the top from the time in tight grained French.  Lifted, bright and so seductively pretty. Extraordinarily floral aromatics of violets, hibiscus, tangerine and vanilla bean with a complex combination of sweet spices and undertones of citrus, sour cherry and ferrous bloody notes.  Ripe red pepper linger around in the background. Again, the palate weight belies the density of the aromatic. Satisfyingly rich and sweet but balanced by the fresh acidity and oak spice.  Loads of mocha, spice and coffee bean. There is a seamless flow of tannin here that supports the length of dense fruit whilst remaining somewhat light on its feet."

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"A great deal of my time was spent snooping around the Barossa trying to source grapes from established growers for Teusner Wines in the early days.  It was in this endeavour that I first came across the vineyard that we now call Utopos. 

We were already sourcing fruit from vineyards adjacent to this property for Teusner that were making some of our very best Shiraz wines (Albert and Righteous) so I knew the ability of the geology and microclimate of the area to produce outstanding reds. 

I instantly fell in love with the site and the way that it was planted.  I so desperately wanted to play with the fruit that was growing here.  However, the owner of the property was signed into pretty tight contracts with Penfolds and wasn’t willing to jeopardise that to sell me a bit of out of contract.  He did nothing to lessen my desire, however…  Bragging to me that the cabernet sauvignon was some of the only Barossa fruit to make Bin 707 grade etc etc.   

So I was forced to just dream about it every time I drove past to visit my other growers in the area. Until the day in late 2014 that the owners decided it was time to slow down and move into town and put the property up for Auction.

All of the big names from around the area were at the auction.  Standing on one of the highest points of the area overlooking some of the most beautiful views in the Barossa. I was so desperate to have it – these properties rarely become available over multiple generations - so I just went in with all guns blazing and put in my best offer as first bid.  It was the one and only bid and the property was ours!" - Kym Teusner

 
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