Taylors Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The Jaraman series sees blending from prime regions for the varieties. This time we get the best of South Australia’s Cabernet country with a blend of Clare Valley and Coonawarra. […]
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Hardy’s Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
This is the current release of Hardy’s icon level Cabernet Sauvignon, that was snuck in along side the impending new 2017 release. The label has Coonawarra as prime, but Nigel […]
Taylors Estate Masterstroke Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The straight Cab Sauv in the Masterstroke range. Taylor’s head across the state here, away from their home base in the Clare to renowned Coonawarra. Taylors Estate, Masterstroke, Cabernet Sauvignon, […]
Raidis Estate The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Coonawarra is one of the more surprising places in Australia where Sauv Blanc is grown and made. Raïdis Estate, The Kelpie, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, 2021 Rich and fragrant with plenty […]
Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
The Double Barrel range has grown and this label is a relatively new addition. No mention of where the fruit is sourced from. Matured in “traditional” wine oak, then “finished” […]
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz 2016
Well, technically this review is of all The Caley labels released to date. Th 2016 is the fifth release of the Icon red wine, named in honour of Fred Caley […]
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 Fire & Ice Shiraz 2018
There’s a misconception that Cabernet Sauvignon is the only red grape in Coonawarra, but one of my favourite wines from the region is a Shiraz. This Shiraz is part of […]
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 […]
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