2018 Massoni Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Franciacorta As it opens up

As it opens up

Oak tannins firm the palate for a dry and pleasant finish

The initial palate impact provides ripe plum notes with a striking corset of fine savoury tannin that focuses and defines the wine

with mermaid sightings adding to local lore

dreaming of a spectacular single malt

2018 Massoni Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 750ml Franciacorta As it opens upGood depth of colour, still youthful at six years of age. It offers plenty of ripe aromas berries, black olives, earthiness, a whiff of regional eucalyptand is warm and full in the mouth with layered tannins fitting harmoniously. Traditional in style, it's a bit fumey with alcohol, but it's a winner for those who like the warming, old school, slightly porty type of Oz red Drinking Window 20252033 (04 Dec 2024) 90 100 from The Real Review Ralph Kyte