"Vintage 1998 Australian Wine Dinner" at KCC on 21/Jul/06 - Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon:

Wine: Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: South Australia
A.b.v.: 13.5%

Tasting Notes:
Appearance ~ Bright & clear, opague purple colour core fading to a narrow pink rim, few legs.

Nose ~ Clean, pronounced-intensity, developing aromas. Blackcurrants, blackcherries, liquorice, leather, oak, tobacco.

Palate ~ Dry, medium to high level of acidity. High level of soft tannins. Full-bodied & medium to pronounced intensity. Blackcherries, blackcurrants, peppery, chocolate & hints of cigarbox. High level of alcohol & long length of finish. Ready to drink now but could be kept for another 6 years with further mellowness.

Wine: Grant Burge Shadrach
Region: South Australia
A.b.v.: 13%

Tasting Notes:

Appearance ~ Bright & clear, opague purple colour core fading to a pink rim, few legs.

Nose ~ Clean, medium-intensity, youthful aromas. Blackcurrants, blackberries, minty & savoury.

Palate ~ Dry, medium level of acidity. Medium-bodied & medium intensity. Medium to high level of ripe tannins. Blackcurrant, floral, perfumed, minty & oaked. Medium level of alcohol with a long length of finish. Good to drink now & could be kept for another 6 - 8 years with further integration of wood tannins & fruit.