Tags
$40, 5 stars, 93 points, Aussie Cabernet Sauvignon, australia, cabernet sauvignon, margaret river, VWTC
Closing out the 34th Virtual Wine Tasting was this 100% Cab Sav from Margaret River in Western Australia. I wanted to introduce the group to a whole new region and style that this versatile grape can achieve. We noted a deep ruby color with high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose hit us with an intense aroma of green pepper right off the bat. Getting past that we smelled cassis, blackberry, black plum, smoke, baking spices, licorice, mint and that telltale- eucalyptus. The palate was dry with medium acidity, medium (+) tannins and a full body. The green pepper is much subdued and melds in with the ripe dark fruit, cassis, oak notes and eucalyptus. A medium length finish closed out the tasting. I scored it 17 points with a + symbol after it making this my WOTN. At $40, this 93 pointer gets 5 stars from me until I tasted it again later. It kept getting better, richer, more focussed. I will revisit the remnants tonight – looking forward to that! It needs a Filet steak with creamy gratin potatoes to do it justice. This one will drink well until 2030. Salut….





