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| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR 1091 |
JIM BARRY The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 | Clare Valley | 1 BOTTLE | AU$280-300 | AUD $ 160 |
Robert Parker Score: 96 points
Reviewer: Robert M. Parker, Jr. — 16731 Oct 2006
Drink 2006–2026
A new offering that I have never tasted before is the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon The Benbournie, a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 14 months in French oak. This spectacular effort admirably demonstrates what can be achieved in Clare Valley with Cabernet. (See the wines of Kilikanoon as well.) Gorgeous peppery, minty, black currant, and flowery scents jump from the glass of this inky/purple-hued wine. Full-bodied, powerful, intense, and rich, with notes of roasted meats, dried herbs, and spice, good purity, and a sensational finish, it is accessible now, and should drink well for 15-20 years.
James Halliday Score: 91 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 92 points
2002 Jim Barry The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon
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