It shouldn’t come as any surprise that the name ‘Jim Brand’ is on the label of a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. This family name has long been connected with the region where the family’s vineyards provided the fruit that Jim Brand crafted into iconic wines in his day, resulting in the quality Brand & Sons wines of today just like this one. His legacy beautifully encompasses not just the wines he created, but the passion and sincerity that infused his work, and continues to inspire and influence others well beyond his time. Enough said (as I tip my hat in deference to Jim Brand).
Region: Coonawarra, SA Price: $40 Source: Gift thanks kindly to Sam Brand
While it’s a lovely colour as it sits in the glass, it’s the aromas of this Cabernet Sauvignon that really kicks things off. Intense aromas of black fruits dominate the nose while a little liquorice and oak poke through. The palate is rich and flavoursome while sitting very nicely above medium-bodied. Dense dark fruits are the stars here, nicely complemented by a touch of dried herbs and oak as it glides gracefully across the palate where the tannins say hello but are carried easily by the abundant fruit to a lovely long finish. I admit to drinking a glass of this over a good amount of time which seemed to make a difference to its presentation so, a decant is probably a good idea.
Words from a Wine Glass 