Deep garnet/purple, the 2011 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon opens to earthy and meaty notes over a core of cassis, baked blackberries and mulberries plus tar, cloves, wild thyme and eucalyptus. Medium-bodied and showing good concentration and freshness, it is structured by grainy tannins and a long finish.

Dense, offering gravelly tannins and a tight grip on the cherry and plum flavors, with mint, herb and bell pepper notes on the finish, where the tannins turn a touch raw, but the rustic style has some charm. Drink now through 2030. 100 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add