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Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz - Ruby Caber 1996

Tasted:	08 Feb 1997 (age 1 year)
Name:	Rawsons Retreat (317)
Variety:	Cabernet Sauvignon - Shiraz - Ruby Caber
Year:	1996
Producer:	Penfolds
Region:	South Australia
Rating:	ok
Web Site:	Not available

The colour was deep, dark brick-ruby red. The bouquet had jammy minty berry. The flavour had a smooth full dry start, berry fruit balance, and a light finish. This was a lighter fruity style.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.