Tasting Note

                 Sydney Time

           Copyright © Ric Einstein 2008

Orlando 2003 Jacaranda Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon SASept07 sells for $60 and is sealed under cork. The wine will be released soon, and that's no misprint. The fruit was not up to scratch so no 2000, 2001 or 2002 will be released. A skilful structure has been achieved by combining silky, dusty tannins with pure, deeply-seated fruit together with unobtrusive acid. It's an ample-weight wine with a firm consistency, very-tight structure and harmonious complexity. A posh wine that is more refined and restrained than previous vintages. Ripe, sweet and off-sweet nuances combined to deliver blackcurrant, milk chocolate, and the hint of a green edge on the drying finish is more varietal than anything else, and does not detract. Rated as Excellent with *** for value, approach after 2010; it’s a terrific result from a very ordinary vintage.