Haselgrove First Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

20% new French oak, the remainder older French, is used in the maturation of this fine McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon, which hails from a superb vintage. A dark maroon hue, the nose reveals notes of tobacco leaves, cherries, dusty earth, dried herbs, blackcurrants, milk chocolate and even a hint of espresso. A wine of medium length, those chocolate notes really emerge to advantage on the palate. Neatly balanced, this finishes with fine tannins. Very attractive, drink this over the next eight to ten years.