Posted: April 8, 2020
Almost inky in colour with blackcurrant-like fruit aromas jumping out the glass. Huge palate – not particularly complex but offering very nice drinking.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Colour of Raven Black Wine Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
The nose is lifted, leafy and herbaceous and is silky in the mouth with a long firm line of juicy blackcurrant flavours that carry through to the end.
Comments Off on Jo Nash Single Vineyard Goulburn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Well-balanced, softly structured cabernet with lovely primary fruit and tight acid.
Comments Off on Château Tanunda Matthews Road Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Smoky oak dominates the nose with some chocolaty fruit notes and more oak obvious on the soft palate with juniper berry-like characters pushing through.
Comments Off on Hirsch Hill Estate Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Very intense core of cabernet fruit that is well supported by the tannins and the acidity.
Comments Off on Stalking Horse McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Some decent cassis and violet-like cabernet varietal characters with balancing oak and supple tannins.
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A complexity of chocolate and cigar box aromas. Lovely blackcurrant varietal fruit flavours with oak in the background.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Pertaringa Tipsy Hill McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Cedary dusty oak aromas mixing with the blackcurrant-like varietal fruit. A palate of complexity and power with flavours sitting in the Christmas cake spectrum.
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Pertaringa Understudy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A complex cabernet that is a seamless integration of blackcurrant fruit, menthol notes, spicy oak and fine tannins.
Comments Off on Seville Hill Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
“Very classy!” with its spicy blue fruit bouquet and lovely well rounded varietal palate.
Comments Off on Sedona Estate Yea Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Berries and spices on the nose and lively primary fruit flavours. Sweet and enjoyable.
Comments Off on Maygars Hill Winery Strathbogie Rnages Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Bright berry bouquet with a lift of spice and some tannic grip to the oaky palate.
Comments Off on Tahbilk Nagambie Lake Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
A lift of minty fragrances with some blackcurrant and blackberry fruit that is echoed on the chocolaty palate.
Comments Off on Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Lovely sweet nose – all blackberries, spices and mint with a chewy palate loaded with spicy oak and black fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Taltarni Vineyards Old Vine Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: April 8, 2020
Complex Aussie style that’s all licorice and leather with bright purple hues, subtle dark berry aromas and upfront flavours.
Comments Off on Taltarni Vineyards Estate Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / April 8, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
The quintessential cabernet that could do with further ageing. A gorgeous aromatic mix of cassis fruit and sweet oak on the nose and a warming rich chocolaty palate with well handled oak.
Comments Off on Reillys RCV The Dancer Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
Well made wine. “Needs just one more year,” said one judge. Has a subtle complexity of blackcurrants, oak, tannins and bottle age.
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Optivus Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: February 19, 2020
“An outstanding wine,” enthused one judge. It is a lovely complexity of quality oak, aged varietal fruit and soft fine tannins.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Block 3 Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / February 19, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Smells of prune fruit and sweet oak with a firm and tannic palate showing lovely vanilla-like oak influence.
Comments Off on Byrne Estate Grown South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Rich varietal bouquet of rhubarb and plums with a eucalypt note and warming cherry/rhubarb palate.
Comments Off on CW Wines CW Winemaker Series Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Intense spicy, licorice and berry nose with a big oaky hit. Slight smoky oak palate with good fruit underneath. 3-5
Comments Off on CW Wines Quarry Collection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Aromas of berries and plums with intense cabernet flavours and powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Haselgrove Wines First Cut McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Nice cabernet aromas, some powerful oak and a mellow, ageing, varietal palate.
Comments Off on Nepenthe Altitude Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Hints of prunes and menthol on the nose. Very astringent palate with cherry flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Jo Nash Goulburn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Cassis and licorice nose with good intensity of fresh dark varietal fruit flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Vintners Ridge Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Deep purple wine, ripe rhubarb aromas and big fruity flavours. 3-5
Comments Off on Wines By Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Luscious plum fruit, cigar-box-like oak and elegant tannins and a warm finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rifle & Hunt McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: January 11, 2020
Powerful nose and generous ripe fruit flavours with minty earthy elements. 3-5
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / January 11, 2020
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted menthol and dark leafy fruit aromas with cigar box notes. Nice concentration of dark berry fruit flavours with earthy notes and some dominant tannins.
Comments Off on Z Wine Section 3146 Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Nice concentration of earthy dark fruit fragrances and great length of persistent sweet varietal fruit flavours laced with lovely ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Eden Hall Block 3 Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Fresh vibrant minty blackberry bouquet and firm cool-climate varietal fruit palate with some upfront tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton Hut Block McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
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Comments Off on Shingleback Red Knot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A lovely cabernet, still very youthful and fresh with intense purple hues, leafy berry aromas and a tight palate with great mulberry/blackberry flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Church Road McDonald Series Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Lifted perfumed bouquet, an abundance of sweet red fruit flavours and drying finish.
Comments Off on Thomson Estate Toolunka SA Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A fuller tannic style. Oak evident on the nose but loads of fruit and sweet oak flavours 3-5
Comments Off on Byrne Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Good briary minty cabernet fruit on the nose with slightly developed fruit flavours with silky tannins. 1-2
Comments Off on Coriole Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Chocolaty/berry bouquet with masses of red fruit flavours and some grainy tannins.
Comments Off on Coriole Songbird McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Red purple wine with blackberry richness on the nose with some licorice-like aged notes. Well put together palate with the tannins and acid in a supporting role to the fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Beautiful deep crimson hued wine with an abundance of bright red berry and blackberry fruit aromas and flavours with some prominent silky smooth tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Twinwoods Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
A well made, easy drinking, lighter style full of juicy floral/berry fruit with firm tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Floral red fruit fragrances and very approachable sweet and spicy cherry flavours.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Soft generous style with great length and persistence of lifted briary fruit characters; nice spiciness.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpiece Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 / 0 View / December 10, 2019
Posted: December 10, 2019
Big briary bouquet with a spicy lift. The palate is light in weight but has a good line of varietal fruit and bright acidity. 3-5
Comments Off on Eden Hall Block 3 Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 / 0 View / December 10, 2019