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Sample Cabernet Blend, 2019

Margaret River, Australia

Red · 14% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: firm, cedary and built to last.

Around £35 · Fair value · A safe bet

Bottle portrait: Sample Cabernet Blend, Margaret River. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative High Street£34.25 · low stock
  • Illustrative Online Retailer£36.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£35.00

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What it tastes like

Body5 out of 5, from Light to Full. Full
Acidity4 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin5 out of 5, from None to Firm. Firm
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak4 out of 5, from None to Obvious. Obvious
Fruit4 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Loud

Flavours

Black fruit · Herbal · Tobacco · Vanilla · Toast

Style

Bold · Structured · Serious · Classic

Good for

Dinner with people · Something to celebrate · With food

Food

Roast beef · Aged cheddar · Slow-cooked lamb

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: structure without harshness.

What to know

Placeholder: still young; it will soften.

Who it’s for

Anyone who likes classic claret shapes.

Who should skip it

Anyone drinking without food.

The detail

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Origin
Margaret River, Australia
Alcohol
14%
Oak
Placeholder: French oak, eighteen months

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