Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar Review
Rated 91
Ruby-red. Spicy redcurrant, cherry and cassis aromas are complicated by anise, dried flowers and smoky minerals. Brisk, medium-bodied red and dark berry flavors pack serious punch, with silky tannins adding focus and grip. A graceful, restrained style that combines New World vivacity with Old World balance. I wouldn't hesitate to hold this for another five or six years.

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 90
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon reveals aromas of tasty oak, pencil lead, spice box, cassis, and black cherry. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied Cabernet with ample ripe fruit, good depth, and enough structure for 4-6 years of further evolution. Drink it from 2012 to 2022.

Wine Tasting Notes
Balgownie Estate's Cabernet Sauvignon has earned much praise over the past 30 years for its power, structure and regional expression. The Cabernet Sauvignon has a spicy bouquet of classic blackcurrant and tobacco leaf aromas with hints of violet and cedar. The generous palate has intense black and red berry flavors complemented by fine persistent tannins which provide structure and length. Drink now or hide in the cellar for 10-15 years for additional complexity.