| tasted at St. Ann's 4/12/04: (Note: It's an old name for Wynn's CSM blend, the one with a red diagonal stripe across a black label). Colour - dark, almost opaque red, tight ruby rim. Nose - cassis and woody, earthy forest undergrowth, with leafy, minty overtones. Palate - still youthful with fairly strong but fine-grained tannins. Loads of primary cabernet-cassis fruit left, plus developed earthy notes, cigary, tobacco leaf and minty highlights with the finish slightly grippy, but of a decent length. The structure are definitely still intact - will hold on probably longer than expected for its age and price bracket. (Note: this bottle was bought at an auction in impeccable condition - no ullage at all). Another fantastic bargain wine from a what is undoubtedly a great vintage for Wynns. |
