Minot Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

We tried the 2002 on a number of occasions and it consistently under whelmed, perhaps reflecting a less than stellar vintage for Margaret River. The 2003, however, it pretty much back in the grove. Minot are clearly aiming for a more traditional, slightly austere, longer living style and the pricing ~$27 puts it at the bottom, price wise, of a growing bracket of mid-priced premium cabernets.Dusty, earthy nose with some spice and oak. Good lift. Softer flavours than the nose suggests with berry fruits more apparent. Oak pops up, just faint enough to classify the role as ‘supporting, and some nice herbal notes round out a pretty decent palate. A fraction tight and obviously young, this wine is well worth some mid term cellaring.