James Oatley Tic Tok, Mudgee (New South Wales, Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

 The key to this fruity Cabernet was aging in used French oak then blending that component with a portion that was kept in stainless steel tanks.  Fermenting on the skins gave the wine a deep plum-red color, while the aging regimen yielded a dense ripe berry nose with cedar and leafy notes.  Rounding out this very drinkable Cabernet are bright fruit, good texture, refined tannins, 14.5% alcohol and good length.