A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 12% Petit Verdot I was really looking forward to drinking this. Unfortunately, it appears that it was a bit over the hill.
The nose seemed to suggest that it was going to be fantastic, with notes of earth and currant. While both were present on the palate, there was also a lot of heavy plum and mushroom notes and just a hint of prune. This really came across as almost port-like on the back palate but without the sweetness. The tannins were gone and this was quickly going down hill.
This can be a fantastic wine but, at least in this case, it does not appear to hold up well with age. I am thinking that this would have been good 3-4 years ago but I would definitely avoid this vintage now.
Cheers!
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