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Having been intending to try this wine for some time, I snapped up a bottle as soon as I saw it on special at uncle dan’s for only $15. Taking heed of other reviewer’s suggestions, the cork was pulled a couple of hours in advance to allow the wine some time to open up in the air.
Fleshy plums, berries and alcohol on the nose, the palate has a solid structure starting with juicy dark fruit and finishing with noticeably drying tannins and lingering flavours of coffee and oak. This is not a cabernet for the feint hearted, displaying its ripe and rich Barossa heritage. The back label suggests cellaring for 5-8 years, you would be hard pressed to find a better cabernet at the price to put away for the medium term.
Initially I wanted to give the wine 8/10, however after some consideration I downgraded the score by one point. I am aiming to rate the wines as they are drinking right now, rather than attempting to make predictions about its cellaring potential. I will be buying several bottles to put away for a few years however.
Score: 7/10
Price: $15-20
Closure: Cork
Would I buy this wine again?
At the often seen “on special” price of $15, yes indeed.
So you decanted it or just opened the bottle? I don’t think it needs either. I reckon , and it is just a hunch, that you will like the next bottle you open a lot more.
GW
Comment by GW — April 30, 2006 @ 7:37 am
Just opened the bottle, had a quick taste and let it sit for a couple of hours. It was definitely better at that stage in my mind.
Ill definitely be buying more, tis great for $15
Comment by Murray — April 30, 2006 @ 8:28 am
Murray
I tried a bottle last night - I agree with your conclusions and will also be buying a few to lay down.
Comment by MalB — May 6, 2006 @ 4:40 am