A funky nose of reduction and lactic elements is borderline leads to exceptionally rich if slightly flat flavors that lack the same verve and appeal

This is notably ripe with a completely different aromatic profile that is distinctly floral and sauvage along with plenty of earth nuances to the dark berry fruit liqueur suffused nose

6% Cabernet Franc (from South Africa)

Once again this is not especially complex but the underlying material appears to have slightly more stuffing and thus more depth is more likely to develop

Penfolds, Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon Size:6x750ml A funky nose of reductionTrying to bring a Penfolds personality to a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon parcels from the Napa Valley has mixed results, with the raw power of the fruit bringing a density typical of the region that overwhelms any subtle varietal nuances. Big black cherry and blackberry bass notes are softened by some meaty savoury notes, but the intensity keeps driving hard through a very big flavour corridor. Built for a long life in the cellar.