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93
/ 100
Gary Walsh
Red
Classification
Cabernet Blend
Variety
2005
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Clare Valley
Region
15.0%
Alcohol %
Drink Now
Cellaring
Scores
93 / 100"Aromas of cassis, melted licorice, camphor, roast macadamia nuts, spice, white chocolate and dried herbs. Stratified; a rich seam to mine nasally. On the palate distinctly full bodied with black fruit, chocolate, spice and a cool mintiness that is most appealing. It has mouth coating firm fine grained tannin and, although thick and rich, feels supple and does not lack freshness or vibrancy. Finishes very long and creamy with a mint chocolate aftertaste. Could develop into something special."
- Gary Walsh
Tasting Notes
Collect the set. This contains all the Bordeaux varieties in one bottle and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (39%), Merlot (24%), Cabernet Franc (18%), Carmenere (8%), Malbec (7%) and Petit Verdot (4%). I tasted this over three nights (or was it four) and must confess I did not fancy it much at first, but it just kept getting better and better, and in the end I was completely won over.