Winetastic

Wynns have a reputation for good quality and excellent value with their black label Cabernet, I had heard murmurings that over the last few years they had been slipping a little, however the 2004 release looks to be a rousing return to form.

A deep and vibrant red in colour, this wine smells distinctly of menthol and blackcurrant with a touch of mint and some spices. There is good structure and balance between dark plummy fruit, tangy acid and cedar oak on the nice long finish. Serious amounts of drying tannins need some time to settle down.

Generally I don’t mind a fair whack of tannin in my reds, however after the second glass it all became a bit too much at this early stage, so if you are drinking it young, be sure to have it with a big chunk of beef or lamb. This wine is a medium-long term cellaring proposition, and a good one at that.

Score: 90/100
Price: $16
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 13.5%
Other Opinions: Wynns, Winorama
Would I buy this wine again?
Yes, cant go wrong at $15-16 per bottle.