Clarendon Hills Sandown Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Clarendon, Australia

克拉倫敦山桑當(dāng)園赤霞珠紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：9890

The opaque purple-colored 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Sandown Vineyard displays a dense nose of cassis and jammy cherry fruit intermixed with licorice, tobacco, tar, and dried herbs. Thick, powerful, full-bodied, and moderately tannic, this wine will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and keep for two decades. This immense, super-concentrated, muscular wine appears to mirror the personality and stature of proprietor/winemaker Roman Bratasiuk. Clarendon Hills produces some of my favorite Australian wines, and readers looking for flavor, personality, and pleasure, should seek out this limited production gem. Imported by The Australian Premium Wine Collection, John Larchet, USA Wine West, LLC, San Rafael, CA; phone: (800)-485-5753 and Chicago Brands, Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 466-9300.

Inky-dark color, dense flavors and a chewy texture add up to a formidable wine, given some charm by the pretty plum and berry fruit that echoes on the finish. A layer of coarse tannins waves a warning flag. Best from 2004 through 2008. 1,150 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Clarendon Select to Add