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, 20202010 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
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
