Combes Dem Roses Cabernet Rose 2022 750ml

Cabernet Sauvignon from 3 sites in the Yarra Valley G.I.; St Andrew's, Dixons Creek & Coldstream. The 2021 version of this wine was a strange journey, we tasted it, loved it, purchased it in Spring and spruiked hard, and got lots of "nope not today, thanks" then all of a sudden about eight weeks ago it took off. Shortly thereafter "got any more of that Combes Rose?" It's all gone! Where were you over the previous 40-something weeks when there was heaps and we were barking about how good it was?! Long story short, the 2022 release is well timed.  It's a light pink orange colour and offers up delicate raspberry & cassis aromas, a little mint, it smells soft and inviting. The palate is far livelier than the nose indicates, it's actually a flavour packed punchy crunchy Rose surprise, cassis and zippy lime, a little jamine. Lovely dry finish with a little bit of powdery grip. Lots to love here. Again.