Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008 - Wrattonbully, Australia

Striking colour, inky black with bright red edges. The nose is leafy with cigar smoke and mulberry. While still youthful the palate is already complex and interesting. A mix of black fruit and bitter chocolate backed by fine tannin. This will drink well for another decade. Superb value for a gutsy South Australian Cabernet blend. A$25/bottle

91 points