1999 Hardys Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Excellent value for money, and impressive flavour as well. Medium weight, with crimson brick red colour. Aromas of stewed fruit, earth, spice, cedar and blackcurrant. The palate delivers plenty of flavour with stewed fruit, leather, spice and earth flavours dominant. Black pepper back palate supports fine firmish yet balanced tannins. Soft acid finish followed by spice and blackcurrant aftertaste. Cellar 1-2 years.

RATING: 84/100

VALUE: XXXX/5

Retasted: June 2002
Bright, brick red colour showing early bottle development. The nose displays aroma of leather, stewed fruit and plum with just a hint of spice. The palate flavours are simply, with stewed fruit, spice and liquorice evident. Fine grained tannins, followed by stewed fruit aftertaste.
Cellar 1-2 years (2003-2004)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%

RATING: 82/100

VALUE: XX/5