Tuesday Blind Tastings

Giaconda Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Beechworth, Australia

Price: $60

Rating: 95

Source: Cellar

Description: A dark colour with brown on the rim. Capsicums, mocha, blackberries on the nose. Sweet, rich fruit on the palate which was astringent and had incredible spice. A wine to savour.

Tasting date: 11 October 2016

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