Fruit driven - no new oak influence. Berry notes with a green element. Some astringency with bitter tannins towards the finish. Grapes picked too early or missing the spicy mocha influence of new oak? Unlike Sangiovese or Nebbiolo I think Cabernet Sauvignon needs new oak to show its best.
Fruit driven - no new oak influence. Berry notes with a green element. Some astringency with bitter tannins towards the finish. Grapes picked too early or missing the spicy mocha influence of new oak? Unlike Sangiovese or Nebbiolo I think Cabernet Sauvignon needs new oak to show its best.
Jun 21st, 2016
Full flavour, soft tannins, rich mouth feel, long legs on the glass. Waiting until now was well worth it. November 1, 2019
Full flavour, soft tannins, rich mouth feel, long legs on the glass. Waiting until now was well worth it. November 1, 2019
Nov 2nd, 2019
Initial experience:
Light sour bitter dry 20 dollar cab Im going to try to decant it ........................... 2012 DArenberg cabernet sauvignon Not a fan Final experience: YUCK!
Initial experience:
Light sour bitter dry 20 dollar cab Im going to try to decant it ........................... 2012 DArenberg cabernet sauvignon Not a fan Final experience: YUCK!
Mar 31st, 2017
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
