G'day. Given 2003 wasn't the best of vintages in Victoria, I decanted this wine with a mix of expectations.
A great nose. Blackberries, (more than) a touch of menthol, violets, blueberries, all leaping out of the glass. Oak is just perceptible in a supporting role. The palate is a little more restrained, only medium bodied, with a touch of coffee and a little thickness or viscosity leading to a modest finish. Tannins are well integrated, and not influencing the wine much, while the overall flavour also diminishes a little at the end.
So, in the end, my mix of expectations were met. Great nose, OK palate. Enjoyable, but not superb.
Cheers
Allan
TN: Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
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TN: Tahbilk Eric Stevens Purbrick Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
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