2001 Rusden Cabernet Sauvignon Boundaries
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Rusden’s 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Boundaries is a breathtaking 100% Cabernet Sauvignon cuvee from 15-year-old vines that ranks with some of the finest ever made in Australia. Chris Ringland told me that the clonal material planted in the early eighties is revealing tremendous potential, and that’s certainly evidenced in this offering. While not a huge Cabernet at 14% alcohol, it reveals the classic minty, tobacco leaf, cedar, and black currant scents of a high-class Bordeaux in addition to a dense ruby/purple color, and a delineated, structured, full-bodied style with a finish that lasts a full minute. This stunning effort can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15 years. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Red-ruby. Redcurrant, truffle, mocha, woodsmoke and a cabernet leafiness on the nose. Then fat, sweet and fruit-driven, with superripe currant and mocha flavors shaped by harmonious acidity. Nicely balanced, very sweet cabernet without quite the complexity for an outstanding rating.