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1996 Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

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Wine Details

Winery
Bowen Estate
Vintage
1996
Grape Variety
Cabernet Blend
Region
  • Coonawarra
Purchase Price ($)
42
Wine Rating
92

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1996 Bowen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc
Wine Rating
 
92
Red in the glass, browning towards the rim. The nose is developed with more savoury leathery characters than primary fruit evident. The palate has blackberry, cedar and olives, as well as excellent weight on the palate. The wine has a long finishe with ground coffee notes and fine drying tannins.

When to Drink

Optimal Drinking
2010
Date Reviewed
11 28, 2010
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