Stonyridge Vineyard

Larose Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.83 ratings

-no pro ratings

Waiheke Island, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

Andrew Cullimore

8.6

Medium deep ruby , slightly lighter ruby/garnet rim . Slightly deeper ,richer , sweeter fruit . Tobacco , beef stock , dark chocolate . Rounder and riper on the palate , deeper cassis . Sweeter and more prominent tannin than the 2008, more astringent , less balanced . After a while this comes over as being excessively astringent , disproportionate and hard tannins , high acidity , and lacks the balance of other vintages . I would drink now and over the next 5 years. Tasted 08/09/2022

Sep 10th, 2022