Symphonia 2006 Qunitus Nov 08

Tasting Note

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Symphonia 2006 Qunitus Nov 08

The flagship wine under this label, it is a blend of Saperavi, Tempranillo, Tannat, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. With that unusual blend, I had no idea what this wacky blend would yield.

It had a lot going on in the bouquet department, but with five varieties that's not surprising. Multiple spicy fruit and oak characters lead to an ever changing kaleidoscope of mainly, savoury aromatics. The first sip indicates this is a serious, quality wine that should not be taken lightly; it needs time to show its best. It's well proportioned, perfectly balanced, tight, and harmoniously constructed. The tannins are fine, dusty and drying, and are well matched to the pure, deeply-seated fruit and fresh acid. It's medium-weight with a firm consistency, solid structure and well-developed complexity. The sour cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, cigar box spice, and dried green herbs on the tail, finish long. It's primarily savoury but has contrasting fruit sweetness running through a secondary layer. Rated as Highly Recommended with **** for value, the rating will improve as the wine enters its peak drinking window between 2010 and 2020. Sealed under screwcap, its $35 from the winery, and absolutely worth a punt.