2012 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvgnon Estate

A beautiful wine with room to improve with age. Decanted for 2 hours. Rich plum nose. There are plums, black cherries and tobacco on the palate. Firm tannins, could afford to soften a bit. Nice acidity, great balance. Finishes long with dark fruits and sharp spice. Kept improving in the glass. Real elegance here. Needs 3 to 5 years to peak, will hold long after that. "A-" with a definite upside.

Charlie