2001 Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

A fine grained Cabernet, which has been matured for 16 months in small French and American oak. Very deep crimson colour, with deep mauve hue. Aroma of spice and blackcurrant, followed by a hint of cedar. Moderate palate length, with flavours of blackcurrant, stewed fruit and cedar. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of blackcurrant, cedar and stewed fruit.
Cellar 3-4 years (2007-2008)
RATING: 89/100VALUE: XXX/5Alc/Vol: 13.0%

First Tasted: July 2003
The wine is relatively tight at the moment, however with a couple of years more in the bottle, the palate will blossom. Opaque crimson colour with purple hue. Top notes of blackcurrant and spice followed by a liquorice end note. The palate has impressive length but the depth is still to evolve. Hints of mint over blackcurrant, earth and cedar. Fine dry tannin structure.
Cellar 3-4 years (2006-2007)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%
RATING: 92
VALUE: XXX