Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Part of the greater Hill Smith Family Vineyards stable. Arguably one of the more consistent mod Oz style Cabernet Sauvignon releases. Fruit from the renowned Wilyabrup sub region. Winemaker is […]
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Smith & Hooper Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
The embossed bottle has gotten much lighter over the years. It absolutely used to resemble a cudgeon. From the ancient soils of Wrattonbully (just north of Coonawarra), the Smith and […]
Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
From the famed Menzies Vineyard in the heart of Coonawarra and named after former Prime Minister Sir Bob Menzies. Started off by former Yalumba winemaker Nat Cleghorn. Yalumba, The Menzies, […]
Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Cigar: thus named to describe the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil of the Coonawarra. This release cleaned up at many shows. Original winemaker Nat Cleghorn […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
One of Australia’s benchmark Cabernets and one of the most cellared. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t at least appreciate this wine. Sue Hodder and Sarah Pidgeon have continued to […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate Glengyle Cabernet 2021
The Glengyle vineyard is just north of V&A (Victoria & Albert) Lane, and is a fragment of John Riddoch’s 474 Block. Planted on its own roots with pre-clonal material in […]
Wynns Coonawarra Estate V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2021
No mention of the blend % split for this release of the V&A (Victoria & Albert) Lane Cabernet Shiraz, but the advice is that they are harvested and co-fermented (naturally). […]
Crate Wines Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Coonawarra Cab Sauv for $10. A “clean skin” initiative from Fourth Wave Wine that focuses on “less packaging is awesome for the world” to reduce the carbon footprint for the […]
Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
When Barossa Cabernet is on….it’s on. This spends in 18 Months French and American Oak. Winemaker is Jeremy Ottawa. Château Tanunda, Grand Barossa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, 2021 Near glass staining […]
Fox Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
McLaren Vale and Cabernet Sauvignon is a somewhat odd pairing. While the region gets warm enough for ripening, I’m not sure if there’s anyone who would hang their hat on […]
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