Morgenster Lourens River Valley 2012

Made of 50% Cabernet Franc, 33% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot, the 2010 Lourens River Valley opens to a frame of herbal edges with an open-knit focus. Almost a decade old now, it shows excellent control and depth of red and black fruits over red flowers with a maturing nose. Medium-bodied,, the palate is pure and balanced, with the fruit showing still tight and evolving with a balanced structure and focused tannins. You'll want to think about opening this soon if it's in your cellar, but it should still show beautifully over the next few years. I'm impressed.