Community Tasting Notes 34

• Brucie69 Likes this wine: 91 points

  December 10, 2023 - Two hours in the decanter.
  
  Classic blackcurrent and mint/eucalyptus nose with a touch of vanilla and spice from the oak. With air a touch of leather and leafiness which increases complexity.
  
  On the palate lovely soft fruit and mint chocolate tones. Cinnamon joins from the oak with a beautiful plush mouthfeel. The tannins are integrated and the acidity still nicely balanced.
  
  Definitely in its peak drinking window but no signs of a downward incline. It’s a really solid enjoyable Coonawarra Cabernet, but just lacks a bit of complexity and weight to make it top draw. But for around 35-40SGD it’s great value.
  
  I’m not sure that complexity will come with additional time so while ageing won’t hurt the pull of the corkscrew is calling.

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• F1NUT Likes this wine: 95 points

  June 16, 2023 - Once it breathed very impressive nose of dark fruits violets perhaps some licorice notes and a touch of mint. Explosion of blackberries and blackcurrants in the mouth with refined tannin and little oak left. There is great length driven by a good amount of acidity with small follow-up waves of that glorious fruit. Missing the tannin structure of a first growth but surely Australia's best value Coonawarra. Great condition under screw cap. Years of good life yet.

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• wylee Likes this wine: 91 points

  April 16, 2023 - Very nice wine, considering the price I paid for it. Dark inky purple, and fruit nicely balanced the other flavours like menthol and leafiness. In a nice place but no hurry to drink. We very much enjoyed this smooth drink, on a random visit to the neighbours

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• honest bob wrote: 92 points

  March 4, 2023 - From 75cl screwcap, decanted 1 hour (initially a bit clunky, it continued to improve until the final drop). Exactly as noted on 25.10.2022. 91–92P

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• honest bob wrote: 92 points

  October 25, 2022 - From 75cl screwcap, decanted 30 minutes off considerable slimy sediment. In perfect condition (duh—screwcap—can someone please communicate this in Italy, France, Spain...) Gorgeous supple blackcurrant fruit; buffered, glycerine-rich, silky-smooth texture; gentle, lifted eucalypuus and mint notes; long, satisfying, acid-tingling finish. A beautiful Cabernet, an amazing bargain at 20 EUR German retail on release, up there with my best memories of Coonawarra CS. Good now and for at least 5 years to come. 92P

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Majella
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Australia
• Region South Australia
• SubRegion Limestone Coast
• Appellation Coonawarra
• UPC Code 9331138000695

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