Deep ruby red. A touch of cinnamon on the nose with notes of dark cherries, almost black, with some cocoa and dark minerality. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Black bramble berries on the palate with some spices, more red berries coming through and tons of dark gravel. Long finish. Needs some time.

Made up of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 20 months in 61% new French oak barrels. Only 3,978 cases produced.

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Last of the blind wines this evening. Medium to deep ruby red. A bit stinky on the nose to start with some added earthiness, a little smokey and blackcurrants. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and hidden but full bodied. Layered palate with dark berries, red currants, spices, blackberries, bitter cocoa and gravel. Rounded mouthfeel with a little bit of a gritty texture near the long and dry finish. This is a big boy wine that will benefit from a few more years in the bottle or even more.

Made up of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 20 months in 61% new French oak barrels. Only 3,978 cases produced.

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First time trying the flagship bottling from Spottswoode Estate.

Deep ruby red. Restrained on the nose with definite oak influence as well as dark red berries and sweet spices, cinnamon. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Dark restrained fruits on the palate as well, black currants, cassis, black cherries and a touch stoney in the super long finish. Slightly dry too. This is just a baby and would not open another for another five years or so.

Made up of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged for 20 months in 61% new French oak barrels. Only 3,978 cases produced.

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