Cassegrain Chambourcin 2004

On the eve of another trip to the Hastings region, another Cassegrain wine. First that I have seen in a Sydney bottleshop (Annandale Cellars). So giving a twirl with Chambourcin. Light to medium colour, very leathery, slightly floral bouquet and wonderfully smooth full mouth, not a million and one flavours, but earth, dark sour fruits with the refreshing tannins. A lovelly chewy wine, yet smooth mellow in the mouth, very nice.

Rating 17.5/20
Affordability: Good for what you get
Alc 13%

Good call Phil. Deb and I tried a bottle of this last night and were impressed by it's unique flavour. Sort of a animal musky bouquet, with cherries and a sourness which reminded me perhaps of a cross between a mahgarita and sangria. Very easy drinking and good with food, in our case roast chicken with fennel. I believe Cassegrain make a rose from this grape.
50+4+12+16+7= 89/100