Posted: June 30, 2017
Faint earthy whiff to the nose and nice persistence of fruit on the soft gentle palate.
Comments Off on Chateau Lamothe de Haux Cadillac Bordeaux France Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Huge briary/raspberry nose and lingering fruit sweetness on the supple well structured palate.
Comments Off on Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chile Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Attractive earthiness to the mulberry nose. Fleshy sweetness on the silky smooth palate.
Comments Off on Trivento Tribu Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Subdued nose; some perfumed notes. Lovely length of smooth, tasty, jammy flavours. Quite warming in the mouth.
Comments Off on Zuccardi Serie A Valle de Uco Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Savoury smallgoods-like elements on the nose and a fleshy palate with coffee/chocolaty complexity and high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Macho Gaucho Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Intense plum and red berry fragrances and rich silky smooth palate with very tight acidity.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dark and fleshy on the nose. Smooth and rounded in the mouth; soft on the finish.
Comments Off on Vidal Anthony Joseph of Hawkes Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A classy and elegant deep purple wine full of rich dark fruit and astringent tannins.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dark spicy aromas and a soft supple palate with a nice structure and good line of acid.
Comments Off on Villa Maria Private Bin Hawkes Bay Merlot 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Smells of blackcurrant with musty notes. Very grippy palate with attractive dark fruit elements.
Comments Off on Thornbury Hawkes Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Great colour, gentle prune aromas and complex mouthful of ripe fruit and oak flavours.
Comments Off on Brand’s Laira Marching Captain Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Oak driven aromas; slight Bordeaux-like characters. Masses of sweet plum flavours.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane Harvest Cottage Adelaide Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Riper developed fruit characters with good use of oak and the acid keeping the wine alive.
Comments Off on Coldstream Hills The Hills Yarra Valley Cabernet Merlot 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Very soft spicy fruit nose and well rounded gentle palate with firm mouthcoating tannins. Needs time.
Comments Off on Chateau Grand Meynau Bordeaux France Cabernet Blend 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Medium intensity aromas and lightweight palate with slightly tart notes. Good level of acidity.
Comments Off on K & S Tolley Sister’s Run Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Unusual herbal/red fruit aromas and simple, but well focussed and flavoursome palate.
Comments Off on Katnook Squire’s Blend Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Flavoursome style with dark berry fruit characters balanced with the attractive dusty cedary oak and has good tannins on the finish.
Comments Off on Evans & Tate Western Australia Cabernet Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Good varietal nose; some complexity developing. Dark brambly fruit flavours; oak nicely in check.
Comments Off on Earthworks Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Varietal blue fruit bouquet which follows through on to the focussed palate. Soft tannins.
Comments Off on Houghton Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Amazing colour, savoury nuances to the sweet fruit nose and plenty of sweet fruit/sweet oak flavours. A good drink!
Comments Off on Paxton The Vale Biodynamic McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Pronounced Ribena-like aromas with medicinal touches. Interesting sweet/savoury flavours.
Comments Off on Taylors One Small Step South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Complex aromas; a hint of menthol with savoury flavours and subtle toasty oak.
Comments Off on Santa Julia Reserva Etiqueta Blanca Mendoza Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Dense herbal-like bouquet and a soft plump palate with light mulberry flavours.
Comments Off on Hardys Crest South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Medicinal notes to the nose and a lightweight red fruit palate with ripe tannins.
Comments Off on 570 Vines The Seafarer South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Deep red wine with soft herbal bouquet and big rich flavoursome palate with a touch of tar.
Comments Off on Rymill Striking Colt Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Still very youthful and very grippy style with Ribena/roasted nut characters. Good tannins.
Comments Off on McGuigan The Pioneers Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A savoury style cabernet with a touch of soy and some leafy hints. Ready for drinking now.
Comments Off on Mt. Monster Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Quite developed chocolaty bouquet and a well rounded palate. Good flavour intensity and length.
Comments Off on Zilzie Wines Estate Australia Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
“One for the lovers of oak!” but there is enough fruit power to cope. Needs time. 3-5
Comments Off on Penley Estate Gryphon Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
An elegant melange of blackcurrant, olive, spice and coffee characters. Very classy aromas and flavours.
Comments Off on Penley Estate Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A classy ripe fruit nose with long, lingering sweet red plum flavours and drying finish.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Red/black fruit aromas; some toffee and leathery elements. Complex fruit/oak flavour integration.
Comments Off on Koonowla Ringmaster Clare Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
A long elegant wine with subtle earthiness to the nose and gentle sweet fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Shottesbrooke Estate Series McLaren Vale Merlot 2014 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Sweet aromatic lift to the complex nose. Dark fruit flavours with tarry/licorice characters developing. Good use of old and new oak.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Signature Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Ripe, dark and tarry. Quite developed for its age. Oak provides roasted nutty flavours. Drink now.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Martha’s Lane Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 30, 2017
Nicely focussed varietal fruit characters of blueberries and currants with oak in the background.
Comments Off on Brygon Reserve Wines Lions Lair Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 30, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Ripe varietal characters on the nose with herbal touches and leathery notes. Slightly stewed fruit characters on the palate.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Earthy cranberry aromas and a light bright and fresh palate with good fruit/tannin balance.
Comments Off on The Pond South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Sweet roasted nut and caramel aromas with a gentle berry fruit palate. Good acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Blackstone Paddock Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Very grippy, flavoursome style with a savoury nose and good palate length.
Comments Off on Giesen Estate Hawke’s Bay Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Slight menthol bouquet and super smooth, svelte, raspberry palate with hints of coffee beans.
Comments Off on Piedra Negra Reserve Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lovely oaky aromas with some fruit intensity. Rich and silky smooth in the mouth.
Comments Off on Due South Great Southern Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Lolly-like fruit nose and medium weight, sweet fruit, palate with fine drying tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Clare Valley Merlot 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Herbal; slightly medicinal nose. Nicely balanced Bordeaux style palate with sweet/sour characters.
Comments Off on Myattsfield Vineyards Manjimup Merlot 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Bright red wine with ripe fruit aromas sitting on top of the oak. Seamless integration of juicy ripe dried fruit characters and the silky smooth oak. Grippy tannins and good acidity.
Comments Off on Angas & Bremer Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Interesting mineral characters to the oak dominated aromas. Mellow fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Olivia Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A young, primary fruit, driven wine with a gentle meaty/black fruit bouquet and a bright berry fresh palate.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Organic South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Savoury meaty style with slightly herbal aromas and some sweetness on the mid-palate.
Comments Off on Pure Vision Organic South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
A nice clean varietal with lovely purple hues, soft nose and fresh youthful red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017
Posted: June 29, 2017
Stalky green fruit bouquet with herbal notes. Dark berry palate and caramel notes from the oak.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / June 29, 2017