Impenetrable red in colour, the nose is rich & exotic showing black & red currant, raspberry coulis, mulberry, plum, bay leaf & choc mint with spicy vanilla nuances. The palate is layered with the full spectrum of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit characters plus licorice & exotic spices. The palate is full of juicy, succulent, fruit perfectly balanced with the long fine tannins and quality French oak, which when combined with the fine acidity will ensure cellaring potential of at least 10 years. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc,1% Petit Verdot.  Margaret River, Western Australia

The 2007 vintage was the earliest vintage on record for being only 9 months after the challenging & late 2006 vintage. Spring got off to an early start, which brought forward all phenological stages & the warm dry conditions continued through to ripening. We experienced a small heat wave in early March, which caused considerable stress to younger irrigated vineyards but didn’t trouble our old dry -grown vines. Baumé levels spiked during the hot weather, however patience prevailed and baumé levels returned back down to manageable levels after a week or so. This extra hang time was vital for proper flavour ripeness in the Cabernet Sauvignon.
 
I have revisited this several times over the course of writing this year's Guide and have upped the ante to place this in the very top level of Margaret River Cabernet. This has a youthful allure about it and is just settling into stride on the nose. Smells of moch-scented oak give way to leaves and cassis, fresh picked roasting herbs and some earthy nuances too. The palate has lively, supple berry uptake amid rich, swirling tannins that straighten through the middle and pin the finish into long, even shape. Toasty oak adds swanky style. This is quite a wine, immaculately complete in every sense. Juniper has truly arrived. 96/100 Points; BEST CABERNET SAUVIGNON; The Penguin Good Australian Wine Guide 2010, Nick Stock

This Cabernet is class through and through. The fresh cassis aromas and flavours are complemented by tobacco leaf and French oak overtones. The palate is ong, with very fine tannins.Rated: Outstanding; Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends Tasting, Winewise Vol. 25 No.6, February 2010

Fruit concentration and power are evident from the first time you plonk your nose into this pure essence of cabernet fruit. A nice mix of fresh cut flowers with more substantial blackcurrant and black olive beneath the surface. The palate has power in abundance with the oak worked into the rich opulent fruit. Tannins are firm and astringent. Excellent wine for the cellar. Cellar 7 Years. 93/100 Ray Jordan’s 2010 WA Wine Guide