ON-730374

Pirramimma Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mclaren Vale

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
South Australia, Australia

$23.95 (730374)

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5
August 04, 2012

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This pours black-ruby - a dark, dense cabernet with classic, uplifted Aussie cassis, a touch of raisin, menthol, dark...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Highly mentholated, like Fernet Branca on the nose, with firm, hard tannins, high alcohol, and chocolate-resinous...

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Community Reviews (3)

Jim McCullagh
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Rick Svarich
Rick Svarich

Better the next day after it was opened

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A solid wine, but not the best value. It certainly didn't live up to expectations based on previous vintages nor the price tag.

Lots of plum, blue berries, black berries, mint, chocolate, and oak. The alcohol lingers on an otherwise decent finish.

Certainly something to decant.

Tasted March 2013.

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