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Dee Vine Estate Nericon SEA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

Cedary red fruit aromas and generous developing berry flavours with some astringency

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Rosily Vineyard (ACO) Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A ripe varietal cabernet with a big hit of red fruit, lots of chocolaty oak and firm dusty tannins.

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Avonmore Estate Reserve Single Vineyard (BDRI Certified Biodynamic) Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: November 30, 2021

Nose is aged and oaky with a big powerful tannin structure to the palate. Has nicely ageing rich fruit flavours.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines Reserve (ACO) Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

Lovely bright purple fruit characters with pretty, leafy nuances and tight tannins. Give it more time.

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines On The Grapevine (ACO) Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

The nose is a gorgeous complex mix of bright fruit and classy oak. Lots happening on the palate with plenty of inky red fruit and firm mouth coating tannins.

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Grower’s Gate South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

A pleasant easy drinking wine with confectionery sweet red berry fruit and oak nuances.

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Thomson Estate Toolunka South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Dense crimson wine with attractive balance of oak and fruit on the nose and a very polished palate with elegant fruit expression.

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Pure Vision (ACO) Adelaide Plains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: November 30, 2021

Dark purple wine with a beautiful nose showing lovely violet-like elements. Complex flavour profile of ripe fruit and oak.

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Villa Maria Platinum Selection (BioGro NZ) Hawkes Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: November 30, 2021

A super intense varietal, a little on the leaner style with a firm tight acid backbone.

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Stormflower Vineyard Single Vineyard (SX) Wilyabrup Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: November 30, 2021

A big wine that is softly structured with deep chocolaty and berry fruit characters.

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Mosaic Royal Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

Beautifully ageing sweet mocha-like oak bouquet and a delicious mouthful of sweet fruit and savoury oak flavours seamlessly balanced by the tannins.

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Grandeur Wellington Cellar Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Tomich Hill Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Scarpantoni Brothers Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Sandalford Estate Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Finniss River Vineyard Reserve ‘Block1’ Currency Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Pure Vision Organic Adelaide Plains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Castelli Estate Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Grounded Cru Inc McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Grounded Cru Inc McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

Amazingly still youthful for a four-year-old wine beautifully integrated and showing excellent winemaking skills.

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Moppity Vineyards Reserve Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

A fine estery bouquet with soft red fruit flavour profile and a tight finish. 3-5

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Katnook Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Patritti Merchant McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dense tarry/black olive bouquet and licorice/tobacco-like flavours with an interesting funkiness. 3-5

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Grandeur Wellington Bin 62 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dense red currant bouquet with plenty of rich sweet fruit on the palate carrying the acid and tannins.

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Honey Station SEA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Karrawatta Christo’s Paddock Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Dark brooding cabernet with lively plum/violet varietal characters supported by some chewy tannins.

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Kalamanda Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

Nose of sweet fruit and lifted florals. Nicely aged ripe fruit palate. At its peak

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LMB Wines Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Very pure primary fruit nose with menthol-like notes and delicious berry flavours with lashings of oak. Lots of potential. 5+

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Highland Heritage Estate Generations Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Subtle aromas and an elegant frame of fruit to the palate. Needs time to open up. 3-5

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Inner City Winemakers Indenture Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Almost mauve-like hues here and exhibiting a strong spicy berry bouquet with intense blackberry flavours across the palate. 5

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PepperGreen Estate Southern Highlands Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Clean fresh fragrances of blackberries with a broad spectrum of fruit flavours laced with grippy tannins. Age will soften it. 5+

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Zappa Wines New England, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Sweet mulberry aromas and well-rounded palate showing elegant fruit with a tidy finish. 5+

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Beresford Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

Velvety rich wine with oak tending to mask the intense and ageing varietal fruit. 5

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Beresford Classic McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

A pleasant straightforward crimson red cabernet with seamless integration of cassis fruit, oak and acid. 3-5

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Ekhidna McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Ekhidna McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Attractive sweetness to the red currant fruit balanced by the oak and acidity.

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Maison Blue Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Howard Park Miamup Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Taylors Heritage Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Taylors Jaraman Clare Valley & Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Saddler’s Creek Alessandro Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Reillys Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Beulah Wines Blackwood Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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Koonara Ambriels Gift Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

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False Cape ‘The Captain’ Kangaroo Island Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

Attractive aromatics of cassis, plums and chocolate with a rich and lively palate; good tannic structure and a fruity finish.

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Vinifera Organically Grown Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: April 24, 2020

An elegant and seamless integration of varietal fruit, powerful oak and very good aged characters that are all nicely wrapped up in vibrantly fresh acidity. 5+

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Vinifera Organically Grown Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted: April 24, 2020

Deep ruby, purpled edged, wine – a seamlessly balanced and varietally expressive style with loads of rich berry fruit characters, delightful perfumed nuances and a crisp finish. 5+

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Howlin’ Gale Category 5 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Posted: April 24, 2020

A lovely wine that is ageing gracefully and has blue fruits, good oak, light floral notes and earthy elements.

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Howlin’ Gale Category 5 Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Posted: April 24, 2020

Fragrant and leafy on the nose with lengthy cool dark plum flavours and grippy tannin structure

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Antiquarian Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Posted: April 24, 2020

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