Tuesday Blind Tastings

Best's Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Great Western, Australia

Price: $25

Rating: 93

Source: Dan Murphy's

Description: Medium purple colour. Vanilla, redskins, sherbet and a bit of sulphur on the nose. The palate was savoury and delicious with pure fruit, good acidity and a dry finish.

Tasting date: 23 February 2021

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