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 | 2007 Mitolo Cabernet Sauvigon McLaren Vale Jester
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| 75 | | | 89 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Cabernet Sauvignon often leaves me cold, frankly, when it's the only player on the stage. I think the grape needs buddies, a lick of Merlot or Petit Verdot or maybe Cabernet Franc to lend interest and complexity. This example, however, has an intriguing element not often seen in Cabernet Sauvignon, namely, the addition of grapes that have been allowed to dry on the vine before being pressed. The trick gives lends a soupçon of extra aromatics to the red berry fruit on the nose of this medium-bodied dry red wine, but has a more impressive presence on the palate, which shows complex red and dark fruit flavors. The exuberant, but not over-the-top fruit; soft, elegant tannins; and very long attractive finish; indicate a lot of structure that should enable this wine to be a near-term keeper if well cellared. Literally lip-smacking, this is a wine to enjoy with smoked liverwurst; prime rib; steak; duck; goose; game; jerk-influenced grilled lamb chops;, and vegetarian dishes based on black beans or other legumes. It's smashing with firm, aged cheeses and not half bad with blues either. Dark chocolate is lovely. In other words, a full meal deal. Serve it at cool room temperature, about 65ºF/13ºC in tall tulip-shaped glasses, and consider decanting perhaps 30 minutes before serving.
Georgia Distributor
Prestige Wine Wholesale | 11/01/2008 |
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