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1998 Kingston Estate Tessera Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Petit Verdot

Kingston, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork

It is with great interest that we observe the emergence of wines of greater complexity being developed from the Riverina District. Bill Moularadellis has made a valiant effort with this wine, however, in the final analysis, it is the climate and not his talents that betray him.Opaque brick red colour. Aromas of violets, leather, blackcurrant and cigar box with a hint of liquorice as an end note. On the palate flavours of plum, vanilla, cedar and spice with the Verdot component making an inky medicinal contribution. The palate is shorter than that of a comparable cool climate Bordeaux blend, but none the less offers a relatively complex wine. Firmish dry tannins with medicinal berry spice inky aftertaste. Cellar 3-4 years.