There is great value
to be had here.
Gerald Norton-Knight
tends a small but quite unique vineyard in Mudgee. I have written about it
previously in more detail here. The wines are as such subject to the vagaries
of the vintage, and the lesser vintages tend to produce enjoyable quaffers. The
good vintages, however, result in lovely medium bodied Cabernet that is
fantastic value.
2009 was a
pretty good Mudgee vintage and the wine speaks to this. It delivers lovely
ripe, plummy fruit with some liquorice notes, all, however, within a medium bodied
frame. Where the interest comes in through is in the earthy rusticity it
displays, something on show with many a Mudgee red. I had it at 3.5 Stars on
day 1, but as it continued to integrate and lengthen on the finish over a few
days I nudged it up to 4 stars. Superb value at $13.30 a bottle in a case and still available
from the cellar door.
Rated: 4 Stars
RRP: $160 per case from cellar door
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Drink: 2015-2019+
Website: www.rosby.com.au
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