Petaluma Coonawarra 2004

On to our dinner, and we opened this 65% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot blend from SA. On the bouquet were some nice sweetish aromas of plums, cassis, violets, perhaps roses, vanilla and some tobacco notes. The palate was initially a little hot and fruit focused, but did settle in to some very soft and integrated oak and tannins. A nice but slight mineral core was evident, with quite an elegant finish. I did want to drink more of this, as it did refine very well. A good decant recommended.
50+4+13+17+8 = 92/100