Polished style aims for elegance and achieves a stately balance, offering minty berry flavors on a smooth frame. Drink now through 2005. 1,200 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Coonawarra Select to Add

Racy yet refined, this blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Merlot shows a good, restrained balance of acid and tannins. There are plenty of mint, plum and black cherry flavors along with a hint of toast; it also has a nice, even mouthfeel and structure. Hints of cherry dot the finish. ——J.F.(9/1/2001)—— 89