There is something rustic, genuine and honest about all the wines St Ignatius Vineyard produces. They really pull up and showcase the native flavours from the patch of earth whence they came (in this case, in the glorious Pyrenees wine region) like few others. Blueberry compote and soft violet mark the nose of this 2017 Cabernet. On the palate, a wine of beautiful balance and poise – mouth-filling and flavoursome, but polished and complete. Waves of tempting mocha push their way through on the top of the palate, but the tendrils of dark mystery beneath (was that liquorice? no, pepper? black cardamom?) are the heart of this engaging and satisfying wine. It is such a shame that so few remain who build wines of this quality anymore. St Ignatius Vineyard’s commitment to old-world, spare-no-expense winemaking is on full display here. 93/100. In 18 months or so, that will go to 94 or 95. St Ignatius Vineyard’s Reserve wines are made for the long haul.
Magical drops such as St Ignatius Vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet are #WhyWeLoveWine
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