Very deep crimson in colour. More cassis than tomato bush - throw in some mint and liquorice. Medium to full bodied yet with great intensity in this excellent Clare Valley Cabernet: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc. Thankfully (IMO) no overt Clare Valley menthol (like Wendouree can be). Palate has lovely black currant flavours with fine persistent tannins. Jeffrey Grosset is better known for his award winning Rieslings but has made a beauty with this Cabernet. Has the fortitude to go another 10 years if so desired.
Very deep crimson in colour. More cassis than tomato bush - throw in some mint and liquorice. Medium to full bodied yet with great intensity in this excellent Clare Valley Cabernet: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc. Thankfully (IMO) no overt Clare Valley menthol (like Wendouree can be). Palate has lovely black currant flavours with fine persistent tannins. Jeffrey Grosset is better known for his award winning Rieslings but has made a beauty with this Cabernet. Has the fortitude to go another 10 years if so desired.
May 12th, 2020
Nico had this 10 years ago
Nico had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 1st, 2014
Simply delicious with beef tongue tonight. Somewhere between the Right Bank & Clare Valley. Impossible to identify in a blind tasting.
Simply delicious with beef tongue tonight. Somewhere between the Right Bank & Clare Valley. Impossible to identify in a blind tasting.
Mar 30th, 2017
First experience with the red from Grosset. Gorgeous wine but still a baby. More like BDX than it is like Grange.
First experience with the red from Grosset. Gorgeous wine but still a baby. More like BDX than it is like Grange.
Aug 15th, 2016
everything elegant ensconced in one beautiful wine!
everything elegant ensconced in one beautiful wine!
Jun 12th, 2016ethereal yet attainable goodness.
ethereal yet attainable goodness.
Jun 11th, 2016
Really enjoyed this. 2009. 75 Cab. 25 Franc. Mid weight, fine balance between tannins, fruit and acid. Lovely cab. Perfect with food. Dark fruits but not unctuous. Beautiful.
Really enjoyed this. 2009. 75 Cab. 25 Franc. Mid weight, fine balance between tannins, fruit and acid. Lovely cab. Perfect with food. Dark fruits but not unctuous. Beautiful.
Apr 14th, 20162010 vintage. Grosset better known for their brilliant Rieslings have made a very good Bordeaux blend here. Lovely nose with a bouquet of violets and wild flowers. A sweet not herbaceous palate. Nota hint of menthol - often a Clare Valley trademark. Fine persistent tannins.
2010 vintage. Grosset better known for their brilliant Rieslings have made a very good Bordeaux blend here. Lovely nose with a bouquet of violets and wild flowers. A sweet not herbaceous palate. Nota hint of menthol - often a Clare Valley trademark. Fine persistent tannins.
Feb 17th, 2016
Current release - CS 85/CF 15 - no Merlot anymore - gorgeous nose & lovely rounded fruit on the palate - great drinking at the moment
Current release - CS 85/CF 15 - no Merlot anymore - gorgeous nose & lovely rounded fruit on the palate - great drinking at the moment
Aug 29th, 2015
Great structure, cedar, juicy blackberries
Great structure, cedar, juicy blackberries
Aug 13th, 2015
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
