Orlando Jacaranda Ridge Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (Coonawarra, Australia)
On the nose the expected characters of blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis are balanced by Christmas cake spices and an unexpected, but not unwelcome, licorice aroma. The palate is rich with dark chocolate and mocha characters fine-grained fruit tannins. Developing nicely in the bottle and drinking beautifully now, yet the fresh acid ensures it still has time to go and will reward time in the cellar. (C)