Hungerford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Hungerford Hill look over their proverbial fences for some of their fruit, namely Pinot and Chardonnay from Tumbarumba and Cabernet from Hilltops. Both the 2014 and 2013 are for sale […]
Tag Archives: Cabernet
Rob Dolan Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Takes some balls growing Cabernet in the Yarra. But when it’s done right, it’s good. Rob Dolan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley 2015 Smells a bit mushy: wet pencils, mint, syrupy […]
West Cape Howe ‘Hannah’s Hill’ Cabernet/Merlot 2014
Apparently Hannah’s Hill is a tribute name to a viticultural pioneer who worked this vineyard. Getting your name on a label is always a wonderful tribute. West Cape Howe, ‘Hannah’s […]
West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2014
Yet another solid release from the WCH team. This bottle part of the ‘Lean & Green’ series with a lightweight bottle, resulting in a 21% reduction in glass usage. Simply […]
Glaetzer Anaperenna Shiraz/Cabernet 2014
Tasted blind and first in a line up of twelve 2014 Shiraz and Shiraz blends. Under cork. Glaetzer, Anaperenna, Shiraz/Cabernet, Barossa 2014 Specifically has the words “unfiltered” on the label. […]
Wolf Blass Heritage Release Shiraz Cabernet 2012
A new release from Wolf Blass, exclusive to Dan Murphy’s, as a nod to the 30 years of Wolf being in Australia. Wolf Blass Heritage Release Shiraz Cabernet, Robe/Mount Benson […]
Di Giorgio Family 2013 Coonawarra Reds
A trio of red wines from the Di Giorgio Family of Coonawarra. Di Giorgio Family Wines, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2013 Meat and graphite merge with black pepper, red/blue fruits, and the […]
Mudgee Gold Shiraz Cabernet 2013
So there are plenty of wine collaborations across Australia: wine makers blending together their chosen barrels (more often than not for charity) and the results can vary somewhat. Like a […]
d’Arenberg Original Reds 2012
I have a soft spot for the McLaren Vale’s d’Arenberg “Original” red range. My first aged magnum I ever purchased was a mid 90s “d’Arry’s Original” Shiraz Grenache and it […]
Orange…The Colour City
I’ve just returned from a short visit to Orange, where I was a guest of TasteOrange*, for the start of Wine Week. Travelling to Orange was a little unnerving as […]
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