Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Surprising delicate floral nuances can be found on this richly fruited, powerful wine. Big and bold on the palate with berry/cherry compote and spicy flavours, there's a layered complexity and structure which adds interest. The fruit then takes on darker tones of licorice and tobacco leaf. Well judged oak and refined tannin contribute to the lengthy tail. A wolf in sheep's clothing...
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"Big, broad-shouldered Cabernet, with lots of toast and mocha leading the way for dark plum, currant paste, fig, graphite and coca notes. Long, smoky, fleshy finish lets the toast influence take over. Drink now through 2013." Wine Spectator Insider March 5, 2008 92 points A big broad-shouldered cabernet with lots of toast and mocha flavours. The finish is long, smoky and fleshy. A dense and intense, yet elegant wine with dark berried fruit, cassis, cigar box and cedar wood. Internationally styled flagship. Maiden 2005 opulently fruited, heady 15% alc, 100% new oak. Similar specs for 2006 (***1/2) but higher toned, savoury, with tomato leaf note, astringent tannin, slight bitter bite. WO Coastal, as for all unless noted. (Platter 2011)
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