Rosenthal Garten Series Western Australian Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

JAMES HALLIDAY :Standard Rosenthal vinification/oak maturation (18 months French oak, 30% new). Impressive depth to its crimson-purple colour; blackcurrant, bay leaf, dark chocolate and a touch of plum march across the medium to full -bodied palate. An unbeatable proposition for cellaring. 94 Points

From a boutique, brand new winery in the Great Southern region of WA, started in 2012 by a couple of mates, this second year release shows finesse more than just promise. Heaps of classic red and black berries, bay leaf, dark chocolate and plums, and huge cellaring potential. Just imagine opening this up in ten years, having paid such a measly amount for it. Forget gold, forget bitcoin: the future is liquid. And much, much tastier.