29 January 2011

Seaview. 2008 Nebbiolo

General: I have enjoyed the Trentham's Nebbiolo and wanted to see what the ailing Foster's group can do with this Italian alternative

Variety: Nebbiolo

Region/G.I.: Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (SA)

Alcohol: 15.0%

Bouquet: Coffee, soaked raisins, a little bit of fruit cake in terms of fruit and spice, something a little tarry

Flavour: Much more fruit than I expected. Medium-to-full bodied with good tannins throughout. Will be interesting to see how this develops. Fruit is more towards sour cherry. The label claimed peppery notes but I did not get any. The longer it was left the better it tasted.

Points: 83

Notes: Undiscounted, it is $20 (360 Kc) but I bought it in a mixed case for a 30% discount. Definitely worth having a few in the cellar to age.

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