D’Arenberg 2005 The Galvo Garage Red (McLaren Vale)

Country: Australia / The Galvo Garage
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend South Australia
Winery: D’Arenberg / McLaren Vale

At 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Merlot, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot, this drinks like a Cab, combining ripe cassis and chocolate notes with hints of mint, brown sugar and cinnamon. It’s full-bodied and a bit chewy in texture, which should serve it well through at least 2015.