Askerne Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Malbec 2015

Askerne Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Malbec 2015

Classic Bordeaux varietals – the blend is half Merlot, then a quarter Cabernet Sauvignon, the others offering up a share of the rest. The Cabernet shows the way, with bold aromas of cassis, boysenberry and cedar, with the Merlot adding a plum, tar and languid sweetness. Some balsam, salami and liquorice underlying in the concentrated, plush palate. Fine tannins are delightful, adding sinew and spice to the integrated but lively acidity. Spiced with cinnamon, dried orange rind, and vanilla from the smoky, toasted-nut oak influence. A big wine, generous and rich. A couple more years of development ahead before it reaches a peak, but decanted now, was drinking very well indeed. 93pts.

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