Clare Valley 13.6% Screwcap $20 Source: Sample
It took me a little while to warm to this one, but I did. It should get better in the short to mid term too. Blackberries and cassis, gumleaf, peanuts and capsicum with a dry leafy finish. Long strands of fine Cabernet tannin draw out the finish.
On day two, it showed a lot better, adding some red fruit highlights, roasted root vegetables and chocolate covered coffee beans. A little spice doesn’t hurt either.
Cardinham have gotten another good result from the tricky 2008 vintage in the Clare Valley, and it may still have some surprises in store yet.
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