Despite weighing in at 15% alcohol, the 2015 Chertsey Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot is fragrant and floral up front, with Cabernet Franc hints of violets and tobacco taking the lead. On the full-bodied palate, it's marked by cassis, red currants and dark chocolate, but it's remarkably lively and fresh, finishing with a flurry of soft, dusty tannins and ample length. It's impressively complex and yet charming and accessible. In short: Yum!

Vibrant, with a juicy edge to the black currant flavors at the core. Cedar, bay leaf and rosemary accents add aromatic complexity, and a spicy cigar box note lingers at the end. The tannins firm up appealingly on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Drink now through 2031. 50 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Coonawarra Select to Add