The Reschke Signature Series

Reschke has built their reputation on remarkable consistency across both vintages and wine ranges, which is quite rare in the industry. Their ability to deliver generous fruit expression with well-integrated oak and beautiful aged characteristics year after year has made them a favourite among wine enthusiasts. The fact that they've achieved multiple 95-96 point ratings from respected critics like James Halliday and Wine Orbit demonstrates their commitment to quality winemaking.

This collection showcases Reschke's evolution and consistency over seven years of winemaking, allowing you to taste how their style has developed while maintaining their signature quality. Vintage variation in wine reflects the unique weather conditions of each year, so comparing a 2015 RSR with a 2021 Vitulus gives you insight into how terroir and time influence flavour development. It's essentially a masterclass in how great producers adapt to different seasons while maintaining their house style.

Each Cabernet represents a different tier in Reschke's hierarchy, from the premium Empyrean and RSR (likely Reserve Special Release) down to their Cellar Reserve and standard Reserve bottlings. The Bos Cabernet adds another dimension, possibly representing a specific vineyard block or winemaking approach. These different expressions allow you to understand how the same variety can be crafted into distinct styles, from more accessible everyday drinking wines to complex, age-worthy flagships.

These flavour descriptors indicate wines with excellent complexity and proper maturation. The fruit notes like blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant show healthy, ripe grapes, while cedar suggests quality oak integration rather than overwhelming wood flavours. Leather, cocoa, and spice notes typically develop through proper cellaring and indicate wines that have been given time to evolve, creating the tertiary flavours that separate good wines from great ones.

Given that some wines are marked as 'Museum Release' and 'From the Cellar', many of these bottles are already at drinking maturity and showcase beautiful aged characteristics. However, premium Cabernet Sauvignon from quality producers like Reschke can continue to develop for years, so you could enjoy some now to appreciate their current state and cellar others to experience how they evolve. The 2021 Vitulus Shiraz, being the youngest, likely has the most cellaring potential ahead of it.