There is an abundance of cabernet sauvignon from Australia out in the marketplace today. Most of it is lower-priced and pretty indistinct from a lot of cabernet from elsewhere in the world. However, on occasion you may stumble across a higher-end Australian cabernet and realize how unique it can be.
So what is this unique profile that Australian cabernet sauvignon can have? Eucalyptus. It literally reeks of it, and it is quite tasty when well balanced. Now everyone probably is not a big fan of this, and to be honest I do not think that I would want it every single day. But on occasion, it can be really good.
I stumbled across a case of 2004 Clarendon Hills "Brookman" Cabernet Sauvignon the other day and quickly picked up a bottle. As noted above, not everybody is going to like this style and unfortunately for me Allison is one of those that doesn't. Alas! I will have to drink it by myself from now on... darn my luck!
When I first opened the bottle, I thought that a eucalyptus tree might have been in the bottle. It was really powerful on the nose, and honestly almost seemed to be too much. Fortunately, it was well balanced by lots of dark plum and currant. The finish lingered with notes of herb and a touch of vanilla. I thought it was very, very tasty! Very full-bodied, with only mild tannins, I think that this is probably drinking as well now as it ever will.
Cheers!
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