Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
A sneak peek at the new release as the trophy winning 2020 is still available on the website. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2021 Deep garnet. Warming cassis and cedar, […]
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Brand’s Laira The Barrelman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
One of the trio of entry level Cabernet from Brand’s Laira. From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker. Brand’s Laira, The Barrelman, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 Garnet red […]
Brand’s Laira The Marching Captain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
A fairly recent addition to the Brand’s Laira range after being acquired by Casella Family Brands a few years ago. From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker. Brand’s […]
Brand’s Laira The Clipper Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
A fairly recent addition to the Brand’s Laira range after being acquired by Casella Family Brands a few years ago. From 2022 vintage on, Brooke Blair is Lead Winemaker. Brand’s […]
Brand’s Laira Blockers Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
One of the perennial well priced Cabernet favourites for the masses. The “Blockers’ were landholders who sold their grapes to larger wineries in the 1950s and 60s, and so named […]
Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Multiple #littlegoldstickers on the bottle. Media release says this vintage has taken home a trophy at the McLaren Vale Wine show. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2020 Solid varietal purple […]
De Bortoli Melba Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Named after Dame Nellie Melba. The vineyard first planted in 1971 with further plantings in 1987, 1988 and 1990. From one of the finer vintages in the last 10 years. […]
De Bortoli The Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
I’ve a soft spot for the Cabernet that comes from the De Borts’ Estate Vineyard in Dixons Creek. The wines are usually such a soft, classic expression and completely enjoyable. […]
Serafino Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon often seems to be the forgotten red grape in McLaren Vale, but when it’s done well it can shine. Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, 2019 Deep bruise purple […]
Brand & Sons Baker’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Coonawarra. Cabernet. Synonymous, really. Brand & Sons, Baker’s Run, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 Potent and heady: blackberry and choc/mint slice with a sweet red, musky near-Turkish Delight heart. Saltbush brine […]
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