2011 Majella Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 89 points

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  9/8/2020 - LindsayM wrote: 91 Points

  Under screwcap 14%
  Colour deep inky garnet , black hues brick red edges 15/15
  Nose high intensity aromas of black fruits black currant , black berry dark chocolate liquorice cassis cedar oak spice nice layering of aromas 28/30
  Palate full bodied , huge tannins dominate the palate , overpowering the fruit , even after 24 hours 40/44
  Overall , still needs more time to fully intergrate , although a big chewy steak to help 8/11

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  1/7/2019 - 750ml Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Blackberry, licorice and some vanilla oak for the nose. Solid tannic backbone under bold plum and black cherry flavors on a medium dry palate. Rich and full mouthfeel. A tough of spice at the end of a medium length finish. Throws a small amount of sediment. Paired nicely with medium rare rib eye steaks and baked potatoes.

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  12/24/2016 - peterchoy wrote: 88 Points

  Appearance: Bright and clear, it has deep ruby color, with fading rims and legs.
  Nose: Clean, with medium intensity aromas of black fruit of blackberry and dark cherries, herbal notes of green bell pepper, pungent spice of licorice, sweet spice of nutmeg, oak notes of cedar, kernel notes of dark chocolate. The wine is youthful.
  Palate: Dry with medium (+) acidity, the wine has high tannin of ripe and velvety texture, medium (+) alcohol, medium (+) body and medium (+) intensity flavors of black fruit of blackberry and plum, oak notes of cedar, kernel notes of chocolate, pungent spice of licorice. The wine has a medium finish.
  Conclusion: Good quality Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with a reasonably intense nose, a bit simple on the aromas however. The wine has good acidity and freshness, with a robust structure and in balance, showing fairly good concentration though quite simple on palate. With a decent length on the finish, it is ready to drink now though can benefit from further ageing of another 2-3 years.

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  5/18/2016 - djmclean wrote:

  joans anniversary part present

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  9/25/2013 - chatters wrote:

  herbaceous notes, jammy black fruit, cream, vanilla, slight chocolate. On the plate more of the same, touches of residual sugar. It is what it is. I like it today.

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