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The Lake Breeze Bernoota 2002 is a blend of 60% Shiraz and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. I picked up a bottle to try that was on special for $17, marked down from $20.
Aromas of mint, plum and blackberry, the wine has a distinct purple colour with mauve hues. Dark fruits dominate the well balanced and full flavoured palate, supported by a hint of spicy oak.
Initially this blend was tasting distinctly like a mint laden cabernet, however that soon faded and the Shiraz elements came to the fore. It went quite well with beef slow cooked for many hours in red wine and herbs.
Score: 7/10
Price: $17
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.5%
Other Opinions: Lake Breeze, Winorama
Would I buy this wine again?
Probably not, the Lake Breeze Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 is a better choice.
This wine is usually flogged with resiny oak. The 2001 and prior vintages were. I don’t know why they do it. This sounds a little more moderate..
Comment by gw — July 13, 2006 @ 2:44 am