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Kimbolton The Rifleman Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
G 95
Deep-set aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, and dark plum are followed by bay leaf, milk chocolate, cedar, sea salt and graphite in a complex and impactful opening. The palate has lovely even intensity with elegant blackcurrant, black cherry, plum and cedar gliding through the mouth with a frame of svelte, graphite tannins and brisk mocha-laced acidity to long length. Impressive balance, complexity and finely woven structure here. This will drink wonderfully now with food, or evolve nicely in the cellar. Drink now–2031 Lake Breeze The Drake Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec, Petit Verdot 2019 G 95 Blackcurrant, plum and cedar kick off the aromas, before an attractive unfurling of dried violets, black liquorice, earth and ground spice, all of this dancing around the core of fruit beautifully. The palate is sapid and mouth-coating with a full-bodied texture. Juicy blackcurrant bursts through the mouth with dark chocolate, ground coffee, liquorice and spice before being constricted within a sheath of grainy tannins and blackcurrant acid. Coffee and chocolate through the finish. There’s solid power, complexity and structure here, and despite its five years of bottle age, its best years are ahead of it. Drink 2026–2032 Bremerton Bâtonnage Shiraz/Malbec Shiraz, Malbec 2021 G 94 Restrained aromas of blood plum, raspberry, dark cherry, and violets lead the charge with an underpinning of brown spice. There’s nice purity and cohesion aromatically. The palate follows suit, with notes akin to the nose, flowing through the mouth ahead of firm chalky tannins and violet-laced acidity. There’s a purity and prettiness here thanks to the sweet pops of defined fruit and perfumed florals, with lovely spice in support and structure to frame it. Nicely done. Drink now–2029 Bremerton Walter’s Reserve Cabernet Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 G 94 Bell pepper, blackcurrant, mint and dusty cedar lead the aromas, before a swirl of the glass reveals nutmeg, subtle ground coffee and sweet earth. The palate is elegant and restrained, with a cool shot of blackcurrant supported by chocolate, mint, cedar and earth. Graphite and mint attach to the tannins to draw elegant and detailed length. Good complexity, balance and restraint here that will develop nicely in the cellar. Drink now–2030
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