10 September 2015

A. Retief 2010 The Cabernets

Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Petit Verdot 30%, Malbec 10%, Merlot 5%
Region/G.I.: Southern New South Wales, Tumbarumba
Vintage: 2010
Closure: Screwcap
Colour: Dark purple with marginally lighter hue

Alcohol: 14.0%
Bouquet: Lots of fruit, blackcurrant, plum, cinnamon and stewed pear

Flavour: Fruit according to the nose, with long, woody tannins. In a fruiter, new world style with an elegant finish. . The long finish a highlight
Points: 87.5 (3+7+11+8+7.5+50)
Notes: About $30~530Kc bought from the producer online. From the cherry region of NSW, this is excellent. A region to watch.

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