2015 Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon

One of Australia’s oldest family owned wineries established in 1860 and purchased by the Purbrick family in 1925, Tahbilk continue to craft great value wines, full of flavour and regional varietal character. The excellent 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon saw fermentation take place in original open vats over 155 years old, with maturation then in similarly aged large French oak prior to bottling. Smaller French and American oak barrels are also used, with the wine from these blended back during the final filtering and bottling.

A classic Tahbilk Cabernet that combines richness of fruit and structure all at a great price.

Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright dark red black tinged hue. The nose dispels aromas of ripe blackcurrant and hints of liquorice followed by some well integrated cedary tobacco characters, black olives, subtle dried herbs and spice. Medium to full bodied with ample richness, flavours of ripe blackcurrant and traces of liquorice dominate over subtlety toasted vanillin cedar, faint bay leaf, traces of earthy tobacco and spicy dried herbs. Structurally, the wine is well built with sturdy well managed, fine grained tannins providing a strong backbone. Lengthy palate with a long blackcurrant, liquorice, subtle cigar box, dried herbs and spicy bay leaf aftertaste. Outstanding value.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews….
Unimpeachable varietal expression from the first whiff of the bouquet to the finish of the medium-bodied palate. A fusion of cassis/blackcurrant, black olive, bay leaf and savoury tannins. As is usual, oak plays a minor role in shaping flavour. Drink by 2035.
94 points
James Halliday’s Best Value Wines – Australian Wine Companion