Tasting Note
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Copyright © Ric Einstein 2009
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2008
Troll Creek 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Aug 08
sells for $55 and is sealed under cork. This is a single vineyard wine made by
Christian Canute from handpicked fruit grown in Bethany. The bouquet was
initially closed and showed some medicinal type characters, but after some hours
of airtime, Cassis, a subtle hint of pepper, and vanilla/mocha oak characters
emerged. Pristine, deep, strong fruit is perfectly framed by silky-smooth
tannins and forms a muscular-weight, supple, harmonious and solid wine which
should become seamless in time. The mouth feel is both luscious and lovely.
Juicy fruit delivers chocolate, black cherry/currant and mint flavours that are
savoury and off-sweet, and finish with loads and intensity on long tannins, and
refreshing acid. A well constructed and balanced wine; it's perfectly matched
with hot bread, Bocconcini, basil, tomato and a balsamic/olive oil dressing.
Rated as Excellent with *** for value, drink from 2012 to 2019.
