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 […]
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Little Giant Little Batch Cabernet Malbec 2020
Another Barossa blend from Fourth Wave Wine’s Little Giant “Little Batch” range. Historically there’s probably been plenty of this blend, but very little named from the region (Clare takes a […]
Shingleback D Block Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The Flagship Cabernet for the Davey family of Shingleback and only made in exceptional vintages. While the current release is 2017, don’t be surprised if this turns up in the […]
Shingleback D Block Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
The Flagship Cabernet for the Davey family of Shingleback and only made in exceptional vintages. While the current release is 2017, such a museum release may turn up in the […]
Shingleback D Block Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The Flagship Cabernet for the Davey family of Shingleback. Only made in exceptional vintages, this is the current release, but don’t be surprised if it’s a little hard to find. […]
Longview Macclesfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The heavy end of the new “Macclesfield” range from Longview, with evocative labels that show “ethereal photographs of sculptures from (our) vineyard – hewn from Macclesfield pink marble.” Longview, Macclesfield, […]
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 […]
Brand & Sons Last Sunday Drive Cabernet Franc 2018
Cabernet Franc is oft used as blending component, but I have a soft spot when bottled as a straight variety. Brand & Sons, Last Sunday Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 […]
Brand & Sons Single Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Sam Brand is the latest custodian of the Brand brand after 6 generations. Image is cork, Australian edition is under screwcap. Brand & Sons, Single Barrel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, 2018 […]
Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Normally 100% Clare Valley, this release has seen the inclusion of Limestone Coast fruit for this stalwart of the Taylors Estate range. Taylors Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, Limestone Coast, […]
