Chateau Tanunda has a long history in Australia’s Barossa Valley. Under its current ownership, the winery and vineyards have been refurbished and the wines are back in the run for top-end Barossa reds. Noble Baron Cabernet is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz that was aged in French oak for 18 months. The color is a very deep black-ruby while the nose shows lots of ripe fruit with licorice back notes. Full tannins support ample fruit with berry and mocha notes. The wine finishes with good length and 14.5% alcohol. This is a rich muscular wine with a little heat. It shows more complexity and promise than the Noble Baron Shiraz.
Chateau Tanunda, Barossa Valley (South Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
By Gerald D. Boyd