2002 Mills Reef Cabernet Franc Elspeth Gimblett Gravels

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  1/7/2012 - Ianjaig wrote: 91 Points

  Wow. Now this is more like it. Brick red hue that is showing its 10 years of age. Stunningly beautitul nose of vanilla and cherries - quite pronouced. Initially medium bodied but became more full bodied as it opened up, with more cherries on the palate, elegant and balanced. A delicious wine that had I tasted this blind, I could easily have been convinced it was a good Bordeaux. Top stuff.

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  2/22/2006 - Dejzan wrote:

  Deep red Colour The nose is vegetal, with some fruit, leather and earthy aromas. Plums, herbs and green pepper on the nose. A little acidic and some tannins. Balanced and a long aftertaste.
  It opened up after an hour or so and became more accessible. I would put this away for a few years, but until then decant.

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