Thomas Allen Wines
The Doctor MM Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia
A lot has been written about the distinct regional character of Hunter Valley shiraz, but there is also something very special and distinct about Hunter Valley cabernets. There is a delicacy and elegance to these wines that are fundamentally different to other regional cabernets.
The Doctor is a good example of this style. Compared to most other cabernets it is very delicate and restrained. The blackcurrant and black cherry fruit is evident, but tempered by a streak of graphite minerality. The wine has an almost desert like character with a generous helping of vanilla courtesy of the quality french oak, dark fruitcake flavours with fine brandy overtones, and mandarin zest. Yet the wine is not overly sweet. The mouthfeel is very smooth, almost silky, the tannins super-fine and lacey. A beautiful Hunter Valley cabernet.
A lot has been written about the distinct regional character of Hunter Valley shiraz, but there is also something very special and distinct about Hunter Valley cabernets. There is a delicacy and elegance to these wines that are fundamentally different to other regional cabernets.
The Doctor is a good example of this style. Compared to most other cabernets it is very delicate and restrained. The blackcurrant and black cherry fruit is evident, but tempered by a streak of graphite minerality. The wine has an almost desert like character with a generous helping of vanilla courtesy of the quality french oak, dark fruitcake flavours with fine brandy overtones, and mandarin zest. Yet the wine is not overly sweet. The mouthfeel is very smooth, almost silky, the tannins super-fine and lacey. A beautiful Hunter Valley cabernet.