Orlando 2000 St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon Jan 04

In some way an unusual nose for a Coonawarra Cabernet as there is spice and white pepper amongst the ripe berry fruit with hints of mocha and chocolate.

Abundant tannins are slightly powdery, the acid refreshing and well judged with mid to ample weight pure fruit to balance the package. The wine fills the mouth with a good level of ripe blackcurrant, savoury mulberry, and chocolate flavour complexity with a persistency of finish that is more than acceptable. It’s a well built wine and in many ways typical of the region and will go well with food.

Rated as Recommended with **** for value (at $30) the wine is worth buying. The rating is deceptive as its bound to improve as it matures in about 4 years.