Reviews & Ratings

2008 Chateau Tanunda Cabernet Sauvignon "Noble Baron"

Winery: Chateau Tanunda

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Noble Baron"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Barossa Valley

State or country: Australia

Price: $50

Cases produced: 1,000

KWG Score: 89.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: February 6, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and dark purple Cabernet opens with a fragrant fruit forward black raspberry bouquet with a hint of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and smooth as silk. The flavor profile is a gentle black raspberry and plum blend with notes of oak. The finish is dry and its sticky tannins linger for quite a while. Pair this Cab with duck. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Ruby red with a blackcurrant, tobacco and green tea bouquet. Rich and concentrated, while the elegant French oak gives a subtle lift to the wine. Soft, tannins give the wine texture, weight and a long, finish. Excellent with hearty stews and vegetable dishes.

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