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Jim Barry "The Cover Drive" Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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Jim Barry "The Cover Drive" Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

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Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

Winemakers Notes

On the southern boundary of Coonawarra is the old Penola cricket ground, which first saw a ball bowled in anger and the flashing cover drives of the local champions in 1950. This great wine offers a melting pot of aromas. It has a self-effacing scaffold of oak, and is dominated by varietal character. Underlying milieu of spice and perfume. Spice, Vanillin, Cedar, Cassis, Raspberry, Red Capsicum, Violets, Fennel, Oregano. It has a plump yet austere palate with lingering length and depth. Firm yet passive tannins. Purple and red fruits. Well incorporated classy oak provides a secondary dimension. read more...

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Snooth User: azygos
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Oh wonderful balance in a South Australian Cab. Everything is there but nothing overpowers. Does Jim Barry make a bad wine?


March 2009

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wine spectator rates this wine at 88. drink now through 2012.


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This wine is ruby/crimson in color, with purple tints. The noseshows intensely complex characters of rosemary, mint and coffee.This is followed up on the palate by an eruption of fruit flavors -primarily black cherry and blackberry, with hints of mocha anddried herbs.The tannins are fine grained and supple and the wine has a long,integrated finish. As with previous releases of The Cover Drive, the wine displaysharmonious balance and can be enjoyed now or will rewardcellaring for 2-3 years.


 

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International Wine Cellar rating: 90


 

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Great value.


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