Country: Australia / Marquis Philips S2
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia
Winery: R Wines / McLaren Vale
Hits all the classic well-oaked Cabernet notes: cedar, tobacco, vanilla and cassis upfront, with similar flavors coursing through from start to finish. It’s not quite as full bodied as some Australian Cabernets, which isn’t a bad thing, finishing with silky yet firm tannins. Drink now–2016.