I tasted this alongside the 2005 vintage and while they share many similarities, the 2006 looks a little fresher and finer boned. The cépage (being a poncey way of saying which grapes are used) is a little different from the 2005 with the quartet of varieties falling in the following order : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot. I think that Cabernet blends from the Barossa are generally under-rated. More proof follows.

Aromas of crushed red berry, blackcurrant, violet, cocoa, earth and pencilly oak. Fragrant and clean with a slightly grassy lift. On the palate medium to full bodied with red cherry, plum and blackcurrant fruit, cocoa and vanilla and an attractive sweet grassy character (maybe from the Franc). It has lively fresh acidity, firm grainy tannins and a juicy briary finish. An excellent follow up to the 2005 and perhaps even better given a little more time in bottle.

Other vintages:2005, 2004

Rated : 92+ Points
Tasted : Nov07
Alcohol : 14.0%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2008 - 2016