
87POINTS
15¾/20







Nepenthe Rogue Cabernet Merlot Shiraz 2005
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaPeppery, graphite, black cherry, cassis, savoury, floral, tobacco nose. Round, dry, slightly tannic but supple entry. Smoky, liquorice, cassis jam, cherry, vanilla, peppery, tobacco flavours with a black olive, cedar and spicy herb aftertaste. Finish is a bit tart but solid fruit. Needs a year to soften the dry tannins.Tasted: 30 April 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $24.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Vinterra Wine Merchants |
QC | $19.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - SyrahCSPC: 459594