West Cape Howe Book Ends Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Thus named due to the inherent nature of Cabernet Sauvignon having plenty of fruit up front..and plenty of tannin at the end. Not much in the middle. Not sure that’s […]
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Mitchell Harris Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Sourced from the Peerick vineyard in Moonambel, 15 months in French oak. Mitchell Harris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees 2013* Crumbled dark chocolate, blackberry and subtle woody oak. A heart of black fruits […]
Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2013
Whilst Brokenwood are a Hunter Valley institution, they do reach further afield and in this example, off to South Australia’s McLaren Vale. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, American and […]
Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Taylors Estate (white label). Ever reliable: the matching choice of so many mid-week dinners and summer weekend BBQs. Taylors Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, 2015 Boot polish, cassis, true cigar, […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2014
One of the 6 wines that makes up the ‘Wynnsday” releases, available commercially on the first Wednesday in August. This is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon 72% and 28% […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Harold Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
The only single vineyard release for 2016 Wynnsday amongst the 6 wines. The Harold vineyard ripened “evenly and early” with 15 months in a combination of 16% new & 84% […]
St Hugo Cabernet/Shiraz 2013
Multi-regional blending is not a dark art nor should it be. Some of Australia’s most lauded wines are blends from two or more regions. In this example, taking the two […]
St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
33rd release of this stalwart label. I think Coonawarra must hold most of the “continual” label releases with this and the Wynns labels. Any takers on that trivia? St Hugo, […]
Voyager Estate Project V9 Old Block 2011
Sibling to the Project U12 North Block Cabernet. Voyager Estate Project V9 Old Block, Margaret River 2011 Dense colour with a dark black olive hue. Pencilled and herbaceous, steely and […]
Voyager Estate Project U12 North Block 2011
One of the “Project Wines” from Voyager that are created to showcase the individual elements that create the tableau of their main marques. Voyager Estate Project U12 North Block, Margaret […]
