International Wine & Spirit Competition 2008 : Silver
The nose is complex, showing blackcurrant, cedar wood, lead pencil and cigar box aromas. These develop in the glass and are joined by raspberry, black cherry, spice and a hint of gaminess. On the palate the wine is concentrated but elegant, with fine-grained tannins. These tannins soften even further in the glass, resulting in a luxurious wine with a long aftertaste.
Not for the oak-averse; luxurious black plum/cassis lashed with wood. (21 mths new); behind the pyrotechnics, densely layered fruit is waiting to unfold over the next 5 - 10 yrs. Single-vyd cab, blended with merlot, tiny seasoning cab f (90/9/1) [John Platter]