2002 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

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Score 96/100 · Drink 2007-2024, Robert Parker, Oct 2004

The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (400 cases) is a 100% Cabernet from 30-year-old vines that spent 18 months in both small and large oak barrels. It exhibits a striking bouquet of graphite, creme de cassis, new saddle leather, Chinese black tea, and vanilla. The complex aromatics are followed by a full-bodied wine of compelling purity and nobleness with layers of concentration as well as intensity. One of the most prodigious Australian Cabernet Sauvignons ever made, it should hit its prime in 3-5 years, and last for two decades or more. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

96
96/100

Robert Parker

89
89+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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89+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 89+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Jul 2004

($52.50; 16.1% alcohol) Full bright ruby. Very minty, high-toned aromas of blackberry, licorice, violet, eucalyptus and pungent oak spices. Penetrating flavors similar to the aromas; impressively vibrant for a wine at this level of alcohol. Finishes with big, building, palate-coating tannins. In contrast to the Eclipse bottling, I'd hold off on this wine for a couple of years.

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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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