Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot 2006

With our Bordeaux tasting approaching, I was curious to try an Australian style. Opened to aromas of cassis, blackberry, tobacco, cab leaf, twig, olive and cedar. On the palate it was well balanced, with some sweet fruit over savoury tannins. Alcohol was just under control, and structurally it was a little weak, but overall quite a well made and generous blend. Would suit steak or lamb dishes.
50+4+13+16+7 = 90/100