Mid red purple hue, delicate aromas of liquorice dark fruits mint and subtle milk chocolate aromas. A very delicate example of The Blend reflecting the relatively shorter "hang time" for the 2009 vintage and the higher percentage of Cabernet Franc this year. Comprised of Quarry and Walker vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Rise and Avery Merlot (22%) and Gumtree Cab Franc (6%) , the palate is elegant and delicate with fresh black fruit and a leaner tannin finish.
A 72/28 blend, spending 12 months in French oak, 60% new; the bouquet is seductive, fruit and oak combining well; the sumptuous palate opens with cassis, blackberry and a touch of regional mint, textured tannins coming through strongly on the back-palate. Needs time for those tannins to soften, but there is so much fruit this will present no problem. 94 James Halliday
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