Rich, elegant and full-bodied: A representation of Coonawarra

Home Block is an award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from vines surrounding the Tocaciu family home. It is a single vineyard parcel grown on terra rossa soil from vines planted in 1960. Home Block was the first wine that Pat released for the family business. It shows the true essence of Coonawarra â€?rich, dark berry fruits and elegant tannins. 98 PTS â€?Winestate Magazine - Equal Top In Category "Cab + Bordeaux Challenge". Eligible for "Wine of the Year Awards". 

ARIETY/VARIETIES: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon 

REGION: COONAWARRA 

HARVEST DATE: 12th April 2018

HARVEST BAUME: 13.9 

BOTTLING DATE: 15th October 2021  

BOTTLING ANALYSIS  Alcohol: 13.9 TA: 6.58 pH: 3.56

MATURATION: 2 years in French & American, tightly grained, medium toast oak barriques (60% new). Aged in bottle for an additional 2 years in the Patrick Cellars. These techniques ensure this wine is complex. Further cellaring potential: 15 yrs.     

WINE STYLE: Rich, elegant & full bodied 

COLOUR: Deep brick red 

WINE MAKER: Luke Tocaciu 

Awards

Current and past awards:

98 Points - Winestate Magazine “Cab and Bordeaux Challenge 2022â€?/p>

95 Points - Ray Jordan - The Western Australian 2022

95 Points - James Halliday 2021

96 Points - James Halliday 2019

95 Points - James Halliday 2018

GOLD - Wine Showcase Magazine

GOLD - Limestone Coast Wine Show

GOLD - AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge

SILVER - Cairns Wine Show

SILVER - Melbourne International Wine Competition