Community Tasting Note

mphatic wrote:

Saturday, May 2, 2020 - Cork, 14% alc. Dull, dark red. Bricking at rim.

Nose not instantly recognisable as Cabernet, with blackberry, cedar, curry leaf, soy sauce, star anise, and a hint of menthol. There’s also a delicate green note hiding in the background.

Oak tends to dominate the palate. That menthol lift picked up on the nose presents more like VA and formic acid in the mouth. Further, fine, chalky tannins provide plenty of grip, however the acidity comes across a touch lemony. Holds up well on Day 10; in fact it seems better integrated.

Opinion: Not typically varietal, though maybe that’s the point? I wouldn’t serve this in a flight of cool-climate cabernet wines because it would come across as too blocky and monolithic. Good options wine however. Good drinking in its style, and not likely to fall over anytime soon.

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