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O'Leary Walker  2017 Blue Cutting Road

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Clare Valley)

With top notes of spearmint and spruce, this hearty red is showing a hint of brick on the rim and some evolved notes of dried fruits and fallen autumn leaves. The palate tastes the same while adding fresh red berries, too. The tannins are fine but rather drying. The vibrant acidity offers solid refreshment but reinforces the tannic dryness. This is a red for a hearty meal. The moderate finish and shades of evolution suggest this is ready to drink up. Drink now–2022.

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O'Leary Walker  2017 Blue Cutting Road

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Clare Valley)

With top notes of spearmint and spruce, this hearty red is showing a hint of brick on the rim and some evolved notes of dried fruits and fallen autumn leaves. The palate tastes the same while adding fresh red berries, too. The tannins are fine but rather drying. The vibrant acidity offers solid refreshment but reinforces the tannic dryness. This is a red for a hearty meal. The moderate finish and shades of evolution suggest this is ready to drink up. Drink now–2022.

86

O'Leary Walker  2017 Blue Cutting Road

Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Clare Valley)

With top notes of spearmint and spruce, this hearty red is showing a hint of brick on the rim and some evolved notes of dried fruits and fallen autumn leaves. The palate tastes the same while adding fresh red berries, too. The tannins are fine but rather drying. The vibrant acidity offers solid refreshment but reinforces the tannic dryness. This is a red for a hearty meal. The moderate finish and shades of evolution suggest this is ready to drink up. Drink now–2022.