Hollick, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Coonawarra

Auswine Westie Offline (Pendle Hill) : [cab franc here as well] Mid-brick red. I thought the nose on this was oaky, until I sniffed the following two wines! In fact, the strong vanillan nose settles down considerably on the palate to present a cedary kind of flavour which is not overbearing. This wine presents a classic case for blending – it’s very smooth & seamless – no mid-palate hole, or strong emphasis on front or back palate. The acid & …