TN: Faber Vineyards Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:02 pm
G'day
The wine was decanted about 40 minutes before service. Deep purple in colour, and quite dense.
Initially closed, but only a little swirling revealed blackcurrant/blackberry, kirsch, cedary oak, and dried herbs. There's signs of secondary development (not surprising in a 10 year old wine) and savoury notes.
The palate is quite full and flavourful, with the blackcurrant and ripe blackerries accompanied by mulberries, and all flowing over a savoury oak base. Tannins are drying but quite integrated. It's quite a mouthfilling wine, without being too heavy, and leads to a moderately long finish. The palate seems a little younger and fresher than the nose.
A very good example of Great Southern cabernet. It's hard to tell if there is room for improvement, and I don't have much history with this vintage to draw on. Advice welcome!
Cheers
Allan
The wine was decanted about 40 minutes before service. Deep purple in colour, and quite dense.
Initially closed, but only a little swirling revealed blackcurrant/blackberry, kirsch, cedary oak, and dried herbs. There's signs of secondary development (not surprising in a 10 year old wine) and savoury notes.
The palate is quite full and flavourful, with the blackcurrant and ripe blackerries accompanied by mulberries, and all flowing over a savoury oak base. Tannins are drying but quite integrated. It's quite a mouthfilling wine, without being too heavy, and leads to a moderately long finish. The palate seems a little younger and fresher than the nose.
A very good example of Great Southern cabernet. It's hard to tell if there is room for improvement, and I don't have much history with this vintage to draw on. Advice welcome!
Cheers
Allan