Having initially enjoyed the Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 during a press tasting at the Asda Spring Summer Showcase, I decided to purchase a bottle to, spend more time with it and see how it fares in a different setting. To test it further, I paired it with beef and compared it side by side with another value Cabernet Sauvignon I know better.
While I still like this wine, I should say it diverges from the typical Cabernet Sauvignon profile. Usually, a Cabernet Sauvignon is characterised by notes of blackcurrant, spice, tobacco, wood and vanilla. However, the Rosemount offers a more fruit-forward experience, with cherry notes and a hint of sweetness that is not commonly found in a typical Cabernet Sauvignon.
The tannins are lower and the body is slightly lighter, positioning this wine somewhere between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Shiraz, which is not entirely surprising given its Australian origins.
Despite not fitting the classic Cabernet Sauvignon mould, it remains an interesting wine. It may not be the go-to choice for a purist Cabernet Sauvignon connoisseur, but it brings its own uniqueness, making it a worthy for those who appreciate a touch more fruitiness and a softer profile in a Cabernet.
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