Opinions needed

[scanlon]

Hi there

Liebich is a tiny boutique vineyard in the Barossa, and is famous for its reds and fortifieds. I'm lucky enough to know the winemaker's daughter so I'm treated to their wines quite a bit!

The 2002 Liebich Lofty Cab Sav had excellent reviews, so I'll just quote a few of them.
Winemaker's notes: Exhibits deep dark violet, blackbery fruit nuances, intensified and enhanced by the extremely low yield of 3/4 tonne per acre, the late picking (15.5 baume) and one of the best seasons ever. Maturation for 10 months in various aged frech oak.

Tasting Notes: Displaying pungent violet fruit aromas with classic cabernet undertones. Nevers oak maturation in barrels of various ages.

Alcohol: 15.4%.

Cellar: Drinking well now, but rewarding if cellared for 5 to 10 years.

Awards: 2004 Barossa Wine Show: Bronze
Australian Small Winemakers 2004, Bronze

Robert Parker: 91 pts

Winestate Magazine: four and a half stars (2004 best of year)


[This message has been edited by scanlon (edited 09-25-2006).]