Clonakilla
Ballinderry Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Canberra District, Southern New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
Dense crimson in colour. Unmistakably Cabernet on the nose of Medium minus intensity. Leafy notes with a touch of tobacco. On the palate medium bodied - solid without a lot of nuance. A continental Cabernet, where I think, maritime conditions suit Cabernet the best with the odd exception.
Dense crimson in colour. Unmistakably Cabernet on the nose of Medium minus intensity. Leafy notes with a touch of tobacco. On the palate medium bodied - solid without a lot of nuance. A continental Cabernet, where I think, maritime conditions suit Cabernet the best with the odd exception.
Oct 3rd, 2019Some black currant but you can see the plummy influence of the Merlot (45%) taking over the leafy Cabernet Sauvignon (25%). The other 30% being Cabernet Franc, so this is more a Right Bank Blend. Great balance wth soft tannins and a little too much bitterness to finish off. Just not enough power in this cool climate Red for long term cellaring. To be honest expected a little better from this 5 ⭐️ Producer. Tomorrow night will open their Flagship Shiraz/Viognier Blend from the same year.
Some black currant but you can see the plummy influence of the Merlot (45%) taking over the leafy Cabernet Sauvignon (25%). The other 30% being Cabernet Franc, so this is more a Right Bank Blend. Great balance wth soft tannins and a little too much bitterness to finish off. Just not enough power in this cool climate Red for long term cellaring. To be honest expected a little better from this 5 ⭐️ Producer. Tomorrow night will open their Flagship Shiraz/Viognier Blend from the same year.
Apr 24th, 2018