Hardys HRB Cabernet Sauvignon D696 2020

Under screw cap, this is a Cabernet incorporating fruit from Margaret River (88%), McLaren Vale (10%) and Frankland River (2%). Deep garnet hue, we have aromas of chocolate, coffee beans, soy, cigar box notes, blackberries, dry herbs, licorice, dry herbs, bergamot, spices and leather. The wine has notable savoury notes along with a line of fine acidity, through to very fine tannins. Good focus here, balance and concentration, and the palate moves to notes of cassis, tobacco leaves and graphite. This will drink well for the next ten to twelve years.