Bird in Hand
Cabernet Sauvignon
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
If I'd known then what I know now. I find cab sav is most often a purchase based on speculation - they're frequently released far too young and are pretty much undrinkable in their youth. All overpowering tannin and intensity. This is an example of one very much worth the wait. Cool climate elegance combined with concentrated fruit and all sorts of complex notes layered throughout: menthol, cedar, blackcurrant, spice, hints of dusty chocolate and gently perfumed oak. Still has years ahead of it. Can't wait for dinner to finish cooking so I can sock it back with a rump steak. Should have bought more way back when!
If I'd known then what I know now. I find cab sav is most often a purchase based on speculation - they're frequently released far too young and are pretty much undrinkable in their youth. All overpowering tannin and intensity. This is an example of one very much worth the wait. Cool climate elegance combined with concentrated fruit and all sorts of complex notes layered throughout: menthol, cedar, blackcurrant, spice, hints of dusty chocolate and gently perfumed oak. Still has years ahead of it. Can't wait for dinner to finish cooking so I can sock it back with a rump steak. Should have bought more way back when!
Mar 28th, 2016Spicy dark black fruit palate with hints of eucalyptus and menthol on the nose. Good concentration and length. Drank brilliantly with beef cheeks.
Spicy dark black fruit palate with hints of eucalyptus and menthol on the nose. Good concentration and length. Drank brilliantly with beef cheeks.
Aug 1st, 2015The combination of great company, great food and great weather undoubtedly added to the enjoyment of this wine, but I really liked it.
The combination of great company, great food and great weather undoubtedly added to the enjoyment of this wine, but I really liked it.
Feb 3rd, 2015
