2015 Thermenregion Ried Eichkogel Cabernet Sauvignon trocken, Lower Austria/Niederösterreich, Austria

Clear and firm, slightly mature, nutty and minty aroma of blackcurrants with leathery, fleshy, slightly tobacco and undergrowth notes as well as wild mushrooms in the background. Tart and firm in the mouth, dark fruit with minty, slightly tobacco and peppery notes, present, slightly drying tannins, good persistence, has power, a little coffee and cola nut on the palate, very slightly sooty tones, noticeable but integrated alcohol, very good, somewhat sandy and drying finish with ripe juice and again minty tones.

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