1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Cyril Henschke
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The 1996 Cabernet Cyril Henschke's high, tart acidity suggests to me that much of it was added, and not with a deft touch. There is good red currant, strawberry, and cherry fruit, medium body, but a compressed texture and short finish, no doubt because of the high level of acidity. I do not think this wine is going anywhere, although the acidity will certainly ensure a certain degree of longevity. Importer: Negociants, USA, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-0993
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Full red-ruby. Warm aromas of redcurrant, plum, tobacco, truffle and road tar. Lively and fairly intensely flavored, with sound acidity contributing to the impression of spine. Finishes firm but not hard, and nicely persistent. Should gain in complexity with some bottle aging.