Tasting Note
Sydney Time
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2009
Copyright © Ric Einstein 2007
Zema Estate 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon May 07
A typical Coonawarra Cabernet nose; showing ripe blackcurrant, dusty notes, a
hint of cigar box and coffee oak. Driven by pure fruit, the wine shows terrific
balance with fresh acid, and is well backed by fine, powdery tannins. It's a
solid, ample-weight, firm and tight wine with a well-developed complexity and
100% Zema Cabernet, which is what they do oh so well. Blackcurrant, sour cherry,
coffee, and hints of herbaceous flavours around the edges, it fills the mouth
and lingers well. Rated as Highly Recommended with **** for value, it can be
found on the street for around $20. Drink from 2010 and as history shows, once
it plateaus, it stays there for ages. Sealed with a cork.
