Majella, Coonawarra, South Australia, 2009

Tasting: Coonawarra & Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Toasty brioche and cinnamon nose, which then gives way to a very masculine red blooded wine, with savoury spices and strong tannins. Quite strong after flavours of ripe fruits and the alcohol seems dominant.

Tasting: Coonawarra & Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep. Fragrant, lifted nose, herbaceous quality, underlying black fruit. Full, generous palate, sweet fruit, cassis, tangy acidity, vibrant, grainy tannins. Well balanced. Good medium finish.

Tasting: Coonawarra & Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Good colour, lots of upfront mint and cassis on the nose, ditto on the palate with a nice juicy minted fruit quality that’s not overly complex but seems destined for roast lamb and mint sauce, even needing it to tame the relatively powerful structure.