Highly concentrated fruit. Blackberries, raspberries with currant notes. Tight tannins. Ultra rich finish.
Highly concentrated fruit. Blackberries, raspberries with currant notes. Tight tannins. Ultra rich finish.
2 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2016
I was given this Cabernet Sauvignon as a Christmas gift. I know it is the 23rd but, I didn't think it would hurt to have it tonight. The nose at first opening is very expressive with nice fruit, black cherry, black currant, black pepper, green bell pepper, and licorice. On the palate the black cherry and black currant continue through. Being a 2012 I am surprised at how velvety this is. I continue to get tobacco notes and vanilla. There at medium + tannins and medium + acidity with a good long finish. Not a bad bottle of wine from Australia.
I was given this Cabernet Sauvignon as a Christmas gift. I know it is the 23rd but, I didn't think it would hurt to have it tonight. The nose at first opening is very expressive with nice fruit, black cherry, black currant, black pepper, green bell pepper, and licorice. On the palate the black cherry and black currant continue through. Being a 2012 I am surprised at how velvety this is. I continue to get tobacco notes and vanilla. There at medium + tannins and medium + acidity with a good long finish. Not a bad bottle of wine from Australia.
2 people found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2014
I enjoyed this, as did my guests. Punchy, deep flavor profile, easy on the palate.
I enjoyed this, as did my guests. Punchy, deep flavor profile, easy on the palate.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2017
Big ol' Aussie Cab. Concentrated red fruit and spiced vanilla. Hints of smoke and pepper. Structured but not overly tannic. Nice bottle of wine.
Big ol' Aussie Cab. Concentrated red fruit and spiced vanilla. Hints of smoke and pepper. Structured but not overly tannic. Nice bottle of wine.
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2016
Solid Australian cab. Lots of ripe red fruit on the nose, with cherry and mint on the palate. A generous fresh finish. Went well with BBQ sirloin tip roast and even better with chocolate cake.
Solid Australian cab. Lots of ripe red fruit on the nose, with cherry and mint on the palate. A generous fresh finish. Went well with BBQ sirloin tip roast and even better with chocolate cake.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 29th, 2016
Bought this with excitement after trying the Bin 9 2013, but the 2012 doesn't quite get there. After two hours of air it finally opened up enough. Re-Tasting 10/31/18: perhaps the first bottle just wasn’t stored right. This cab shines and matches the 13 right after opening. Upped from 89 to 91.
Bought this with excitement after trying the Bin 9 2013, but the 2012 doesn't quite get there. After two hours of air it finally opened up enough. Re-Tasting 10/31/18: perhaps the first bottle just wasn’t stored right. This cab shines and matches the 13 right after opening. Upped from 89 to 91.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2016Very nice cab, still young, but beautiful and smooth. I really like Penfolds.
Very nice cab, still young, but beautiful and smooth. I really like Penfolds.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2016
Nice well rounded cab good value for the price. Red fruit cherry and a nice mineral finish. With tortellini good combination overall.
Nice well rounded cab good value for the price. Red fruit cherry and a nice mineral finish. With tortellini good combination overall.
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2015
Red fruit, more iron, cinnamon, a little of that eucalyptus thing. Pretty tight and unexciting.
Red fruit, more iron, cinnamon, a little of that eucalyptus thing. Pretty tight and unexciting.
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2015
Tight, grainy tannins with lots of red and black fruit and some eucalyptus. Not overly complex.
Tight, grainy tannins with lots of red and black fruit and some eucalyptus. Not overly complex.
Apr 29th, 2017
South Australia, Australia
