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Sandalford Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2005
Margaret River, Western Australia, AustraliaSpicy, resin, licorice, cassis, cedar, peppery, tobacco, black olive aromas with a meaty, saddle leather note. Round, dry, supple palate with a tart, tannic edge. Cassis, cranberry, smoky, resin, licorice root, cedar and black olive flavours with a tobacco leaf, herbal finish. A bit edgy and green, could use a bit more fruit.Tasted: 29 July 2008Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $35.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 447813UPC: 9312175081045