Barossa Cabernet doesn't usually entice me into a deep dive but I'm ready to somersault into this Yelland & Papps release with pike. Damn delicious and easy to drink, it's insanely smooth and velvet like.
Joyous blackberries, blueberry paste, dark chocolate, licorice, and star anise have me sitting bolt upright. I'm hooked from the outset. Cedar, bay leaf and dried thyme slowly unfurl gradually showing their hand. A wine that is more black fruit-driven if anything, it's not a Cabernet with those avert capsicum and mint characters. Drying and dusty tannins present some chew with a scattering of powder the parting gift. Moreish. Smart stuff.
Drink to eight years+
93/100
Region: Barossa
RRP: $43
Source: Sample
Source: Sample
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