TASTING NOTES FOR Finisterre Cabernet Sauvignon Great Southern Western Australia 2017

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson to opaque red with a dark core. Dense and intense, reflecting the concentration of Great Southern fruit.

👃 Aromas
Layered and savoury, showing blackcurrant, mulberry and blackberry with lifted notes of cedar, tobacco leaf and dried herbs. Subtle spice and vanillin oak add complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied, delivering rich blackcurrant and dark berry fruit supported by liquorice, dried herbs and cedary tobacco characters. There’s a distinctly savoury edge, typical of the region, with excellent structure.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm, structured tannins provide backbone and ageing potential. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, spice and earthy notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Great Southern Cabernet—cool-climate, structured and savoury. Combines purity of fruit with herbal complexity and firm tannins, offering both immediate appeal and strong cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, grilled steak, beef dishes or slow-cooked meats. Also excellent with aged cheeses and hearty winter meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A serious Cabernet—structured, savoury and built to age. A standout for mixed dozens when you want a refined, cool-climate red with depth and character.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷