The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is purple/black colored. The nose offers a hint of olives along with cedar, tobacco, and black currants. This leads to a medium to full-bodied wine with ample fruit and full tannins. The puckering finish indicates that the wine is currently out-of-balance. Whether time will bring harmony remains to be seen.
Importer: Jane Delaney, The Ravensvale Group. Naples, FL; www.leconfieldwines.com.au Also tasted: 2005 Shiraz, McLaren Vale (84?)