Dana - Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (6L) Plavac Mali

Dana - Lotus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (6L) Plavac MaliCritical Acclaim 100 points Vinous The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Lotus Vineyard takes over all the senses, starting with the most extraordinary of aromatics. White truffle, mint, bitter chocolate and cloves melt into a rich, layered core of blue and black fruit. Hints of tar, smoke, mocha and grilled herbs develop later, adding further complexity and nuance. Layers of fruit continue to build to a head spinning crescendo of aromas and flavors. I can't

The interplay of these tannins creates a harmonious balance that carries the wine's complexity with grace

A terrific effort from two Barossa vineyards

Two Chicks

changing to a creamy mid-palate packed with fruit and texture

hearty grapes

gingerbread and liquorice

a soft entry

Endowed with a pleasant roundness and a rich aftertaste

graphite and fleur de sel gliding across the satiny mousse

it shows the vintage’s more focused

currants and dark chocolate

A less-expensive choice in Napa cabernet that punches the right buttons