Producer tasting notes: (1990 vintage) "COLOUR Medium deep red. NOSE Earthy, mocha, blackcurrant, mint aromas. PALATE Fully mature, mellow, elegant wine with wellconcentrated roasted coffee, mocha, cedar flavours, mid-palate richness and fine, grainy tannins. Finishes chalky firm but minerally long." - Penfolds
Vintage Notes
Coonawarra experienced a very cool spring with reasonable rainfall leading to abundant shoot growth. Rain fell in late December, followed by very dry, hot conditions from the New Year until March. The consistency of quality that will be a hallmark of the year. The quality of Bordertown Cabernet Sauvignon was a highlight of the vintage and it was rated among the strongest in the company