TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Blocks Road Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley South Australia 2018

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson red with dark ruby hues. Rich and concentrated in the glass with impressive depth and vibrancy.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, revealing blackcurrant, cassis and ripe dark plum layered with cedar, tobacco leaf and dark chocolate. Subtle hints of mint, spice and graphite add classic Clare Valley Cabernet character.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and beautifully structured, delivering concentrated black fruit flavours of blackberry, mulberry and cassis supported by savoury spice and fine oak integration. The palate is polished and balanced, showing both richness and refinement.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine-grained tannins provide excellent structure and persistence, while balanced acidity keeps the wine fresh and focused. The finish is long, smooth and elegant with lingering dark fruits, cedar and savoury spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A stylish and expressive Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combining ripe fruit intensity, savoury complexity and polished structure. Generous yet refined, this is a classic regional Cabernet with excellent ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef dishes or mature hard cheeses.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A beautifully balanced Cabernet Sauvignon offering richness, elegance and excellent regional character. A superb choice for lovers of premium Australian Cabernet and a standout addition to a quality mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷