Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2005

The superb 2005 Lourens River Valley has a touch of Petit Verdot in the blend. My immediate impression upon nosing this wine was: Pauillac comes to Saint Emilion. The palate is very well knit with good acidity and firm tannins. It is dry and masculine on the entry, but the Cabernet Franc is very expressive towards the finish with touches of green bell pepper and dried herbs. Very refined and demonstrating good persistence, this is an excellent wine. Drink 2012-2018. Score - 92. (Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2011)