Skaulj, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zadar, Dalmatia, Croatia, 2019

This wine packs plenty of abv at 15% but is well balanced with ample savoury character throughout, having spent two years in French oak barrels. Notes of eucalyptus, mint, and a beautiful scent of wild mountain herbs mark the aromatics. The palate gives an intense, chocolaty core with ample ripe red and black fruits; all of it is lifted by a herbal freshness that carries wonderfully to the finish.