Coriole, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale

Nice wine and about time to drink. I.doubt it will improve much from here. The wine speaks more of the place than the variety I think. Good with food.

Still tannic after all these years! Not bad overall, but surprising that after a medium-length decant it still has a sharp edge. A bit disappointing.

Coffee and spice on the nose. Awash with ripe blackberries and some blackcurrant and plums, cloves, bay leaf, subtle coffee cream and tobacco. A plush and silky wine that is full bodied but not overripe. It has a juicy, full-bodied finish with mouthfilling tannins. Excellent value. A good wine for a cold night.

Nose: Tarry, bitey, purfumed violets, sultanas, blackberry, espresso - 24 hours later, the fine purfume has dissapaped and plums have come out. Mouth: Fine smooth tannins, green leaves (tomato + sage), austere, not overly hot, underlying fruit - can't put my finger on it... 24 hours later a lovely astringent finish, reminds me of a just mature granny smith or jonathan apple picked fresh off the tree and some lovely plums, sultana's coming through - not porty, but some kind …