Zema Estate 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon PlonkOz04

I have been a fan of this label for many years and it is one of the standout values in Coonawarra, year in and year out. Dusty, sweet and off-sweet notes with subtle cigar box aromas lurking in the background; the attractive palate is off-sweet on the uptake, sweet in the middle and finishes with chocolate and tomato leaf. A solid, firm wine, of ample-weight, it is well balanced with pure, obvious fruit and drying tannins. A good wine for the price, it is rated as Recommended with **** for value and the rating should improve as the wine matures around 2009.