Community Tasting Note

Paul S wrote:

Saturday, April 2, 2011 - Double Birthday Celebration for Fiona and Me (Oversea Restaurant, Shaw Towers): A real surprise! One of only two new world wines on show, but we all were quite convinced that this was a Bordeaux - just could not figure out whether it was a left bank or right bank. Very Cab-led blend though, with 85% CS, 10% Merlot and 5% CF. Opened several hours earlier, it had a really nice, very evolved nose when poured - flowers and red fruit scents nestled amidst damp soil, herbs and a bit of tobacco that started emerging with time. The palate was very impressive. Very old world in its fresh acidity and fine tannins, with a silky glide of dark fruit on the attack panning out into a mid-palate that showed lots of sweet dark cherries and just that touch of green pepper that spoke of the Cab Franc as it moved into a nicely resolved finish that still held plenty of energy. Eminently drinkable and quite at peak I would think. It was not the most complex of wines at its age, but it had a lot going for it with its delicious flavours and elegant proportions. Very enjoyable indeed.

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