Elderton, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa 2005

Deep red.

Sweet, creamy herb nose reminds me of Shirvington's 2002 Cabernet tasted years ago. But this is less flamboyant. Earth, oak spice and blackcurrant underneath.

Herb, oak spice and brown sugar make an immediate impact in the mouth. Nice roundness and initial harmony. Gets a bit dis-jointed in the finish, with acid and tannin going haywire. Not sure what to make of this. Like this less each time I go back.

Day 3 - More integrated aromatically, with blackcurrant hitting early. Brown sugar and acid-driven structure hitting later now.
Still get the impression that this will never sing, though. Good material, but any kind of structural reconciliation doesn't seem to be in the cards.

$25