Brands Laira Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Was interested to try the 2nd wine as their flagship Cab Sav was quite a cracker. Opened to some classic Coonawarra aromas of licorice, plum, blackberry, vanilla, spice and oak. The medium weighted palate did refine and settle to show an array of black fruit, chocolate, cherries, and minerals over some furry but controlled tannins. Finished reasonably fresh and lively. Quite sofisticated and charming for a Coonawarra, and excellent value at $22.
50+4+13+17+8 = 92/100