There’s an
old school honesty and simplicity to Tahbilk’s wines that I find immensely
appealing. They are the kind of wines that can age 10-20 years without much of
a fuss. And while everyone’s off chasing the next hip wine style, Tahbilk just
sit there in Nagambie Lakes punching out Cabernet, Shiraz and Marsanne. Moreover, at under $20
a bottle these wines always represent great value.
The 2010
Cabernet is a lovely medium-bodied claret with just that touch of extra fruit
weight one would expect when compared to a French equivalent. Flavours of
blackcurrant, cigar box, and a touch of eucalypt. Acid driven and accompanied by fine tannin. As
it pushes through the finish, and as it opened up over a few days, a lovely
earthiness emerges. Very enjoyable now and I’d reckon it will surprise many how well it
evolve over the next 10 years.
Rated:
RRP: $18
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Drink: 2013-2020+
Website: www.tahbilk.com.au
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