Posted: June 15, 2017
A big, older style of cabernet tending towards the prune/cola end of the flavour spectrum.
Comments Off on Saddlers Creek Wines Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Nice fresh varietal lift to the sweet fruit nose. Tightly structured palate with lovely fresh fruit and balancing oak. Just needs time.
Comments Off on Ryder Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A spicy cool climate style – fresh and alert with nice level of firm minty red flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Austere acid/oak style with seamless integration of the slightly porty fruit. 5+
Comments Off on Heritage Estate Barrel Selection Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A dense integration of cassis fruit and toasty oak on nose and palate. Drink now or cellar it. 3-5
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Beautiful crimson purple wine with a dense concentration of sweet oak, cassis and blackberry fruit aromas. Lovely freshness and strength to the long dark fruit driven palate. 5+
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A well structured cabernet – long and elegant with seamless integration of dark berry fruit and classy oak. Holding up well. 3-5
Comments Off on Geoff Merrill G&W McLaren Vale Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
An elegant cool climate style of cabernet showing dark berry fruits with spicy overtones and plenty of oak. Needs more cellaring.
Comments Off on Gapsted Hidden Story South Australia Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Perfumed berry/oak bouquet. Big, aggressive, oak driven palate; some fruit peeking through.
Comments Off on Warner Glen Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A huge ripe jammy bouquet and a massive palate with an abundance of sweet ripe dark fruits nicely lifted by heaps of oak. 5+
Comments Off on Copper Ox Bin 108 Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Earthy overtones developing on the nose. Tight red berry/cassis palate with an astringent finish.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Black Label Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Lovely dense purple wine with excellent rich blackcurrant and mulberry-like fruit characters seamlessly integrated with sweet fresh oak. Another one for the cellar. 5+
Comments Off on Capel Vale Black Label Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
A very classy, tightly structured, cabernet that offers excellent cellaring potential. Smells of blackberries with a hint of mint. Lovely depth of pristine clean varietal flavours. 5+
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Big blackberry, cassis and fresh oak nose and tight oaky/cassis palate. Needs more time.
Comments Off on Glenwillow Bendigo Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Smells of fruit pastilles underscored by sweet oak with sweet ripe fruit and toasty oak flavours and good level of drying tannins.
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards RL Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Closed, tight and lean and smelling of black olives with a very good savory style of palate.
Comments Off on Drayton’s Family Vineyards Vineyard Reserve Pokolbin Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 15, 2017
Dense and inky on the nose; traces of berries and black olives. Not overly complex palate; nice berry fruit and medium tannins.
Comments Off on James Estate The Estate Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / June 15, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark purple wine with a lovely crimson edge. Extended oak age obvious on the nose with rich fruit underneath. Great aged palate. “Age does not weary cabernet”. No food needed!
Comments Off on Patina Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Spiced fruit bouquet and layers of rich fruity/chocolaty flavour complexity. Lots to enjoy. Drink now.
Comments Off on Dindima Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Barrel ferment and fruit aromas. Tight palate with compact fruit, lots of acid and grippy tannin. 5+
Comments Off on De Beaurepaire Captain Starlight Rylstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Interesting nose and palate of boiled lollies, chocolate, spices and green capsicum with leathery notes. 5+
Comments Off on Gartelmann Rylstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Briary, spicy, peppery fragrances with a confectionery lift. Juicy and fleshy in the mouth with generous flavours and nice complexity,
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Pocketwatch Central Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Beautiful berries, forest fruits and chocolaty oak lift off the nose. A superb palate; fine and elegant with very good cabernet fruit impression and a fair bit of alcohol heat.
Comments Off on Pankhurst Wines Dorothy May Canberra District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Youthful looking cabernet with a spicy berry bouquet showing a slight meaty edge. Palate has good balance, plenty of length and excellent intense varietal flavour. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Reserve Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Blackcurrant nose with leafy notes and a certain mintiness. Slightly lean palate with good varietal expression. Just needs time to shine. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Tom & Harry Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark dense cherry and plum-like aromas and very good intensity of bright varietal fruit flavours with nice level of tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Reserve Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Caramel and chocolate on the nose. Long balanced palate delivering good varietal flavours.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Single Vineyard Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Blackcurrant nose; some eucalypt notes. Very typical cabernet flavours with moderate tannins and alcohol and nice acid spine. 5+
Comments Off on Ross Hill Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Youthful looking wine with ripe blackberry aromas and silky smooth berry flavours balanced by the oak and good chalky tannins.
Comments Off on Moppity Vineyards Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A bit of wood on the nose but doesn’t dominate the spicy fruit. Palate delivers plenty of generous fruit flavours. Some alcohol heat. 3-5
Comments Off on Robert Stein Reserve Mudgee Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Concentrated, youthful Northland blend of cabernet franc (51%), cabernet sauvignon (38%) and malbec (11%). Strong, ripe blackcurrant, spice and red berry flavours, with toast and cigar box notes adding complexity. Well worth cellaring.
Comments Off on Paroa Bay Bay of Islands CMC Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Full-coloured Waiheke Island blend of cabernet sauvignon (65%), merlot (25%) and malbec (10%). Strong, plummy, spicy, slightly herbal flavours, with well-handled oak and ripe tannins.
Comments Off on Awaroa Requiem Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Firmly structured Waiheke Island blend of cabernet sauvignon (63%), cabernet franc (26%) and malbec (11%). Strong, ripe blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours, with hints of herbs, and good cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Peacock Sky Le Coté de la Colline Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Dark, youthful Matakana red with concentrated, ripe blackcurrant, plum and spice flavours. Savoury and complex, with a seasoning of toasty, nutty French oak (85% new) and good cellaring potential.
Comments Off on Mahurangi River Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A confectionery nose of black jubes with an intense jammy fruit palate.
Comments Off on Brash Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Rich and powerful but an easy drinking style. Perfumed fruit bouquet and grippy tannic palate with nice oak to balance it.
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Earthy mushroomy notes to the jammy nose. Lovely pure varietal fruit expression on the palate balanced with a subtle use of oak.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rifle & Hunt Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Nose has hints of forest fruit, violets and oak with a savory palate and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Hollick The Bard Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A lovely big wine with great structure and loaded with cassis fruits, tannins and quality oak. It just needs a little more time.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Cassis and black fruits lift off the nose with a firm well structured palate showing good flavour intensity and drying tannin structure.
Comments Off on Robert Oatley Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Obvious minty cabernet aromas and very dry, well structured palate with excellent varietal expression and nice new oak. Time. 5+
Comments Off on Eagle & The Fool Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Lovely perfumed bouquet smelling of violets. Lots of cassis fruit characters on the elegant and stylish palate. Cellaring potential 5+
Comments Off on Ballast Stone Monster Pitch McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Savoury/delicatessen characters on the nose and tight sweet red palate. Needs time.
Comments Off on Yarrawood Tall Tales Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Evolving mulberry/cedar aromas and an advanced mid-weight palate with firm tannins.
Comments Off on The Colonial Estate Exile Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Developing jubey mulberry fruit, fine grippy tannins and a hint of sweet oak.
Comments Off on Songlines Estate Bylines McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Flavoursome and well structured with beautifully rich varietal fruit and sweet oak. “Almost Amarone-like”, said one judge.
Comments Off on Capel Vale Regional Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
Very attractive deep red colour with excellent fruit lift to the nose and good balance of elegant fruit/oak flavours.
Comments Off on Howard Park Abercrombie Western Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A big oaky wine, well made and still very youthful with a very good tannin structure.
Comments Off on Howard Park Scotsdale Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / June 9, 2017
Posted: June 9, 2017
A very pretty wine, well balanced and stylish with lovely ripe berry tones showing a herbal edge and restrained tannins. Easy drinking.
Comments Off on Palmer Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / June 9, 2017