TASTING NOTES FOR Tower Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

🍷 Appearance
Deep garnet red with a dark crimson core. Showing both richness and early maturity, with excellent depth and clarity.

👃 Aromas
Classic Coonawarra Cabernet expression, with blackcurrant, cassis and red currant leading the nose. Layers of cedar, tobacco leaf and subtle mint emerge, alongside hints of dark chocolate and vanilla from oak maturation.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and beautifully structured. Dark berry fruits—cassis, blackberry and plum—are supported by savoury notes of cedar, spice and a touch of dried herbs. The palate shows balance and regional character, with fruit and oak well integrated.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine-grained tannins provide structure without heaviness. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering dark fruit, cedar and a gentle savoury edge, enhanced by French oak influence.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon—structured, elegant and age-worthy. The famed terra rossa soils contribute to the wine’s intensity and hallmark cassis-driven profile with subtle minty complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, beef fillet, grilled steaks or slow-cooked dishes. Also excellent with aged cheddar or firm cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A refined, classic Cabernet—structured, balanced and showing true Coonawarra character.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a more elegant, cellar-worthy red with regional pedigree.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷