Tuesday Blind Tastings

Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Bendigo, Australia

Price: $35

Rating: 93

Source: Cellar door

Description: Medium bodied. Blackcurrant, capsicum and vanilla on the nose. The palate had dark fruit with fine tannin, good structure and a dry finish. A beautiful cool climate Cabernet that needs time to build. At its best in 10 years.

Tasting date: 09 May 2017

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