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2004 Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Bendigo, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen
Minimum 12 bottles
Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2009-2010)
ABV: 14%
Closure: Cork

Opaque black crimson colour with black crimson hue. Blackcurrant and spice top note, followed by liquorice, liquorice allsorts and ripe cassis. Mouthfilling palate – flavours of cedar, tobacco and spice. Fine grained tannins – dry but balanced, aftertaste of cedar, cigar box and spice.
Cellar 3-4 years (2009-2010)
Alc/Vol: 14%

Other reviews...
The Bordeaux-like 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits aromas of creme de cassis, dried herbs, cedar, and a hint of licorice. Good underlying tannin, plenty of structure, medium body, and an austere, but promising finish suggest it will be better with 1-2 years of cellaring. Drink it over the following 7-10 years.
89 points.
Robert Parker
Wine Advocate #168 (Dec 2006)