Community Tasting Note

ikileo wrote:

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - Florence & Tuscan Holiday; 5/9/2011-5/16/2011 (Florence & Tuscany): Popped and poured. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Matured 18 months in new French oak.

Nose: This is a big boy. Powerful nose of blackcurrant, dark and milk chocolates, italian herbs and hints of cream cheese (?)

Taste: On the palate, this is big and bold. Almost a fruit bomb but the power and purity of the fruit is incredible and delicious. This had just been opened and will only get better with more air. Very rich but balanced with a very integrated tannin structure. Surprised me with a touch of spice at the finish.

Overall, this can be drunk now and for another 5-8 years, but will need some air for the flavours to develop. As I was tasting this, I just knew that it had to breathe more for the layers of flavours to unravel. This is a wine for those who love the rich full bodied wines but want some sensibility and balance to them. Very very good wine.

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