Eagles' Nest Little Eagle 2008

This wine is very reminiscent of Right-Bank Bordeaux. The colour is deep plum with a deep garnet rim. The nose explodes into an array of deep black berry fruit, raspberries, and red cherries, later showing hints of mocha and coffee. The underlying spiciness which is typical of cool climate grapes pushes through the fruit quite powerfully. On the palate the wine enters with the fruit profile of the nose carrying through to the taste buds. Plenty of ripe red and blackberries coupled with the spiciness entice the tongue. The wine is well rounded to the point of being velvety. Flavours carry right through supported by elegant ripe soft tannins which give a long and lingering finish. This wine is ready to drink now or can be cellared until 2013.