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Cabernet Blend November 05, 2014
2012 The Islander Estate The Red
Wine Rating
 
93
A blend of Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sangiovese and Shiraz, the nose highlights the dominance of Cabernet Franc with savoury and smokey blackberry and cigar box . The palate shows the richer influence of Malbec with fleshy red and blue fruits that are given richness by quality vanillin oak inputs on the mid palate.

A savoury earthiness and drying tannins takes over on the finish with dense plum and blackberry lingering. A textural wine highlighting the wines individual components, but overall it benefits from the sum of all it’s parts.

When to Drink

Optimal Drinking
2014 - 2022
Date Reviewed
11 01, 2014
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