Bleasdale 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz (Langhorne Creek)

Country: Australia /
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz South Australia
Winery: Bleasdale / Langhorne Creek

Despite this wine’s heady 14.9% alcohol level, it comes across as only medium-bodied. But the alcohol does show in the warm, slightly boozy and liqueur-like blackberry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Hints of licorice and charcoal add interest. —J.C.