2005 Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 90 points

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  11/5/2018 - kwattro wrote: 92 Points

  inky, star anise, cinnamon. rich dark chocolate on the palate, cent of vanilla pod.

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  8/5/2017 - 750ml Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Blackberry and current on the nose with hints of other fragrances now indistinguishable. Thick and full bodied mouthfeel of dark cherry flavors. Dusty reminder mid-palate of what was once a powerful tannic structure. Problem free medium to long finish. Held together well into it's maturity and could still have another year left. Found an ideal pairing with roasted lamb chops and rosemary spiced potatoes. I will miss this wine.

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  2/6/2017 - 750ml Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Dark violet in the glass, no transparency except at the meniscus. Old blackberry, cedar, and forest floor on the nose. Very subdued tannins support a thick palate of black cherry and boysenberry flavors. Almost a syrupy mouthfeel which would detract, except it still has full bodied character. Problem free medium length finish. There's a good chance this will improve, and develop more subtlety on the palate in the next couple of years. Not a great pairing with baked glazed ham, as it begs for something meatier.

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  8/7/2015 - StewartWent wrote: 89 Points

  Straddling the apex b/w a primary and secondary phase. Has some classic cold berries that work well with sandy tannin, all very old school, but it does fall away somewhat in the back palate. Still, I like what I'm seeing at 10yrs.

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  1/7/2015 - 750ml Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Served immediately, no decant. Blackberry, currant with hints of leather and lead pencil on the nose. Medium to thick mouthfeel with a fine tannic backbone. Smooth palate of dark cherry flavors with a touch of spice. Medium length finish without any excess heat. Throws a bit of sediment at the end. Paired nicely with medium rare Porterhouse steaks and roasted potatoes.

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