San Leonardo other_regions_australia While not quite at its

While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage

The palate is understated on the entry but then builds in the mouth with wonderful spice and black pepper infused black fruit that form the foundation of this Cos d’Estournel

This is the only wine in the range to exhibit any reduction and here it’s enough to dominate the fruit

it boasts off-the-hook aromas of blackberry

San Leonardo other_regions_australia While not quite at itsThe 2006 San Leonardo is a masterpiece in the making. This is a dark, alluring and seductive vintage, richly displaying crushed black cherry and plum, offset by exotic sweet spices, tobacco and dried florals. It's textural depths tempt the imagination, giving way to ripe blackberries with a subtle citrus twang, complemented by stimulating minerality and juicy acids. An air of savory herbs develops over a coating of fine tannin. The long, and I mean