[ig-zoo-ber-uhnt] Pronunciation Key –adjective | 1. | effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant: an exuberant welcome for the hero. |
| 2. | abounding in vitality; extremely joyful and vigorous. |
| 3. | extremely good; overflowing; plentiful: exuberant health. |
| 4. | profuse in growth or production; luxuriant; superabundant: exuberant vegetation. |
This was a treat! A generous taste of the Hatton Estate Tahi 2004 made polishing piles and piles of glasses so much more bearable. The first thing that struck me was youthful, exuberant clarity. It was as clear as the fruit aromas and flavours, a personality as defining as any list of fruit and wood. Having said that the fruit is remarkable in its 'clean-as-a-whistle-ness'. Purity of blackcurrant overlaying the subtle cigar box smoke. The tannins rest in the wine in an easy fashion, giving structure without ever dominating the palate. Marvellous stuff. Exciting now but with every sign of growing up into a fine, upstanding wine of character.
Also notable for the fact that, after a night expounding tableside the superiority of New Zealand's attempts at Bordeaux blends when they are dominant in the Merlot, this wine is Cabernet Sauvignon dominant but highly successful.
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