2002 Pepper Tree Grand Reserve Coonawarra Cab. Sauv.
COLOR: Inky ruby-garnet-brown.
NOSE:Initially musty, this 9 year old's nose clears to reveal layers of chocolate and berry fruit with almost none of the classic eucalyptus notes. Further evolution reveals American Oak coconut hints and more eucalyptus. Fruit still youthful. Some wonderful thyme like herbal notes add another dimension to this wine.
PALATE; Plush and long, the palate carries on with elegance and restained power. Fairly complex with wonderfully "grainy"/chewy mouthfeel.
SCORE: 5,13,17,8 = 93