Don Valley PGI, Rostov region, Russia, 14% vol., 269

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon; Tsimlyanskiy Chernyy

This wine is deep garnet in colour. It has a rich, jammy nose of pronounced intensity, with aromas of oak, chocolate, tobacco, black pepper, dried fruits, prune, blackcurrant, blackberry and plums. While it is very full-bodied on the palate, it lacks balance with overwhelming alcohol and abundant tannins that start out ripe but turn dry on the disintegrated, medium finish. Ready for drinking with potential for ageing (3-5 years).

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 21/09/2020