The 2011 Guardsman has a typical Cabernet Sauvignon nose with black currant and cedar notes. It has a depth and fine texture and a natural sweetness accompanied with fine tannins. Complex and enticing aromatics of sweet red fruit, baked earth and crushed red rose. Bright flavours of mixed red and black berries with touches of nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon highlight the palate along with an intriguing subtle smoky note. The tannins are approachable and very elegant, carrying the flavour and structure well on the finish. Given its serious, fine structural tannins, the wine delights with a feel of satin in the mouth.