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 […]
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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 […]
Bremerton Tamblyn 2020
A fine and well constructed release from Bremerton Wines sees this blend with 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Shiraz, 6% Malbec and 5% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak […]
Bremerton Racy Rosé 2022
Part of the entry level Silhouette range from Bremerton. The wine is a blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The label on the image reads 2020, but nothing else is […]
Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz Cabernet 2019
Ben gives context to the naming: “Anaperenna has been inspired by Anna Perenna, the Roman goddess of the New Year. Anna Perenna symbolises the year’s cycle and her name translates […]
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 […]
Heirloom Vineyards Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The fruit for this wine was naturally fermented in open fermenters, then basket pressed and matured in 30% new American oak. Part of Heirloom’s “regional” series, seeking to showcase the […]
Bremerton Tamblyn 2018
A fine and well constructed release from Bremerton Wines sees this blend with 44% Cabernet, 40% Shiraz, 11% Malbec and 5% Merlot. New and old French and American Oak maturation. […]
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