Deakin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A new label release for Deakin Estate, the River to Vine series which honours the Murray river, the watery lifeblood of the estate. Deakin Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Victoria, 2016 Certainly smells […]
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Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
2012 was a “cold, wet” vintage in Mudgee. This “was the kind of season where grapes are often picked unripe in a rush to beat disease resulting in green, astringent […]
Huntington Estate Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The pinnacle Cabernet from Huntington Estate, harvested in a cold and wet year. Huntington Estate, Block 3, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mudgee, 2012 Powerful aromas of blackberry, tomato leaf, gun smoke, mahogany […]
Voyager Estate Project U12 North Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The fraternal release to the V9 Old Block. Voyager Estate, Project U12 North Block, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, 2012 Sweet cassis with rain drop fresh eucalyptus leaves, polished concrete, mulberry […]
Voyager Estate Project V9 Old Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Part of the Project series from Voyager Estate which are a fascinating bottled insight into the components of region, grape and winemaking that ultimately make the greater picture of the […]
Jacob’s Creek Barossa Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Fraternal label to the Shiraz and the better of the pair. Jacob’s Creek, Barossa Signature, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley, 2016 Woody notes create the spine for generous black fruits, light […]
Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
The brother to the solid Shiraz. I’ve just moved house and rediscovered that I had some 20 year old Tahbilk Cabernets among my cellar. Reckon they’ll probably still be going […]
Shingleback Davey Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Cabernet in McLaren Vale can be a vexing beast at times. To me, it certainly doesn’t occupy a place in the top 3 red grape varieties from the region (that […]
Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
While Shiraz seems to take the lead in the Great Western’s red stakes, there’s pockets of elegance and intrigue with other varieties. Best’s have a few wines in this category […]
Voyager Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005
This was sent as a museum release alongside current release 2012 and the impending 2014. Quite a formidable trio. Comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 1% […]
