John Forrest Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Hawkes Bay

Immediately powerful, concentrated, toasty, fruity and oaky, complex and seductive. On the palate - a full-bodied, youthful and completely attention seeking wine with flavours of dark plums and blackberries, black cherry and vanilla. There’s a nutty rich layer with the toasty oak and cocoa, big tannins and plenty of acidity. A lengthy, complex and very youthful wine. No need to do anything, but keep in the cellar till at least 2022 before you consider trying - even then I would decant several hours ahead. Fabulous and expensive cheese is the recommended match. Best drinking from 2024 through 2030+.

96 Points