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90
/ 100
Gary Walsh -
16
/ 20
Jancis Robinson MW
Red
Classification
Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety
2010
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Coonawarra
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
90 / 100"I think Mattinson has had a crack at this one too. Be interested to read what he thinks. Mixed berries, mint, nuts and coconut/nougat/coffee oak, and while apparently only 10% of it is new, it sits up quite prominently. It’s medium bodied and fresh, though at this stage the acidity feels somewhat adjunct, with fine grained tannins and a pretty good finish. Not quite together yet, and likely to improve, but at present a little dull."
- Gary Walsh
16 / 20
"Very early, high quality vintage. Aged for 22 months in barriques of which 30% were new and French, the rest a mixture of French and American. Dark crimson. Light nose and nicely balanced, lightly minty Cabernet fruit. All very restrained! Fine tannins lurk. Perhaps it just needs a little more time to unfurl and express itself? Hint of carbolic soap!"
- Jancis Robinson MW
Tasting Notes
Coonawarra’s 2010 vintage was hailed as exceptional and this Cabernet was awarded was 91 points in E-Robert Parker in 2014. This wine still reflects its quality heritage, showing excellent colour, generous flavours and fine, lingering tannins.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex