2001 d'Arenberg Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: d'Arenberg
Price: $49.99
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Fleurieu > McLaren Vale
Other Vintages: 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2000 1999 1998 1997
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The grapes for this wine come largely from a near extinct clone of Cabernet Sauvignon. This unnamed clone yields no more than one ton per acre because of its very poor setting ability and the tiny size of its berries. However, its those tiny berries that deliver the superior quality. "The colossal 2001 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits an opaque purple colour in addition to a gorgeous perfume of lead pencil shavings intermixed with blackberry and cassis fruit, vanilla, Asian spices...
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    Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Fleurieu-McLaren Vale: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>