Redman Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2009

Mid red with minimal signs of age judging by the colour. The nose here is Coonawarra Cabernet to the core – mint, red dust blackberry plus a little leather and horsehair for good measure. The dry, slightly advanced, leathery and savoury palate matches this with more black berry fruit to finish.

Still burly and dry, I like the ageless honesty here – it’s a wine you could imagine wearing a Drizabone. Technically it’s not going to win any show awards, but the chewy and substantial profile will be a Coonawarra lovers dream.