Tahbilk 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Oct 04

The bottle had just been opened and the nose was brooding but did exhibit earthy mushroom characters and perfumed berries. Medium in weight, the tannins are unobtrusive but there are more then enough to provide a solid backbone and firm, layered consistency for this medium-weight wine. The initial sweet strawberry hit is off-set by contrasting off-sweet red current flavour and acid. There is also a little bitterness to the finish but it is not unattractive. Not overly complex or long, it is a good drinking red that is rated as Recommended with *** for value.