Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Erin Larkin - 09 Oct 25
Of all the vintages to be tasted here today, from the 1970s to the 2022 vintage, this is the vintage I am most intrigued to taste. 2006 was notoriously—infamously—wet and cold. Ripening was challenging for a number of reasons, and many producers declined
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2046
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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 11
(includes bits of cabernet franc and petit verdot): Inky ruby. Powerful, seductively perfumed aromas of dark berries, cherry-cola and smoky Indian spices. Strong and sappy, with fresh, mineral-driven cassis, cherry and dark chocolate flavors. Strikingly j
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 31 Oct 10
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium to deep garnet color and is classically scented of cassis and lead pencils with cooler vintage notes of bay leaf and capsicum. There’s a medium level of fine tannins and medium-high acidity supporting ample medium
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Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 26 Jan 12
Lightly leafy cassis, almost delicate on the palate. Beautifully fresh and smooth and youthful. Lithe, supple and long. Developing slowly and gracefully and much more to come. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2011 - 2020
Australia Vineyard Fine Wine

Australia

Australian wines are globally acclaimed for their diversity and quality, driven by varied climates and innovative techniques. Shiraz, the country’s flagship grape, shines in bold, spicy wines from the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. Australia also excels in Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Riesling. Margaret River is noted for Bordeaux-style blends and elegant Chardonnays, while Clare and Eden Valleys are known for aromatic Rieslings. Top producers include Penfolds, Henschke, Yalumba, Leeuwin Estate, and Torbreck.