Posted: April 4, 2017
“A bruiser of a wine” with a ripe confectionery fruit bouquet and huge ripe plumy palate with beefy notes and drying tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Kilikanoon Tregea Reserve Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Old school style with chocolaty cassis aromas and very savoury palate with good length and persistence of flavours.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Settebello Bastoni Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A complex full bodied cabernet. Good oak/fruit nose and a sound palate with lovely sweet floral and cedar flavours with meaty notes.
Comments Off on Reillys Wines RCV ‘The Dancer’ Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Developing fruit fragrances with cigar box like elements. Good concentration of fruit flavours with oak in support. 3-5
Comments Off on Reillys Wines Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Quite developed nose – some leafy characters to the dark fruit aromas. Very rich concentration of fruit and oak flavours nicely balanced by the drying tannins.
Comments Off on Reillys Wines Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very classy Bordeaux style that is very well made and offers years of cellaring potential. The ripe red berry fruit is layered with tobacco/cedar oak and has high level of tannins.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A well balanced flavoursome wine with an attractive ripe berry bouquet and a generous mouthful of ripe fruit with oak nicely in check.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Not an intense wine but quite complex and offering easy drinking now! Sweet fruit and cedar oak on the nose and soft flavours.
Comments Off on Island Brook Estate Single Vineyard Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slightly rustic earthy nose and a light palate with leafy/earthy flavours and grippy tannins. 5+
Comments Off on Wynns Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Nose is an attractive combo of plums, mint and violets. Big tannic palate has slight minty characters to the sweet fruit.
Comments Off on Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic cabernet nose of cherries, mint and herbs with a lean, mean and leafy palate.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane The Locals Polish Hill River Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely fresh and intense blackcurrant bouquet. Beautifully ageing palate, long and lingering with sweet fruit, savory oak and tannins all in perfect balance. 3-5
Comments Off on Wolf Blass White Label Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big sweet and very appealing cabernet with a fresh vibrant bouquet of berry compote with an earthy and floral edge. Dense Christmas cake flavours complimented by the soft tannins.
Comments Off on Wolf Blass Gold Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A silky smooth, easy drinking cabernet with plenty of potential! Some earthy licorice nuances to the dark berry nose which follows through onto the palate and layered with cedary oak. Cellar it! 5+
Comments Off on Saltram Winemakers Selection Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Still a baby with all the elements moving together nicely. Powerful ripe plum-like fruit, lovely savory spicy oak and big mouthcoating tannins. “Will live for 20 years!”
Comments Off on Saltram Edward Salter Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fine wine from a fine vintage with a lovely combination of dark fruit, black olive and caramel aromas. Toasty oak dominates the palate for the moment. 5+
Comments Off on Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very deep purple wine with sweet dark fruit aromas and big mouthful of sweet dark berry flavours. Drying finish.
Comments Off on Saltram Mamre Brook Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark brooding fruit aromas with earthy spicy nuances. Delicious flavour intensity on the thick full bodied palate with big smoky oak and big tannins.
Comments Off on Pepperjack Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slight mintiness to the chocolaty nose, some good bottle age characters developing and rich dark fruit flavours with more of the mintiness evident. A typical classic style of cabernet.
Comments Off on Clarence Hill Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big black tannic monster of a wine that needs at least 10 years according to one judge. Savory, dark fruit, olive like characters.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The Coppermine Road McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Inky dark wine with prominent tannins and fruit in the dark end of the spectrum. Good acidity.
Comments Off on d’Arenberg The High Trellis McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classy cabernet with very pretty floral/oak nose; some mineral notes. Velvety palate with powerful varietal flavours. Needs more time for oak and fruit to integrate. 3-5
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Potential to be a real classic”. All components in perfect balance. Floral blackcurrant fragrances layered with spicy oak. Delicious ripe fruit flavours on the silky smooth palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Majella Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subtle raspberry fruit characters, a tannic grip, nice savory notes and restrained spiciness.
Comments Off on Hedonist McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A sweet, well structured and very satisfying wine. Good length and depth of dark blackcurrant fruit and chocolaty oak
Comments Off on Tamburlaine OTG Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Subdued earthy red fruit characters with leafy/herbal notes and quite overt tannins.
Comments Off on Pure Vision South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very varietal with intense perfumed licorice and cassis aromas and a fleshy palate with excellent varietal flavours and prominent tannins. Powerful on the finish. 3-5
Comments Off on Rosnay Organic Wines Garage No. 1 Cowra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Interesting dark berry/graphite bouquet with similar characters echoed on the palate with its soft fine grained tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Capel Vale Single Vineyard The Scholar Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Chocolaty nose with dark fruit intensity and hints of mint. Supple palate ripe with sweet fruit. Moderate tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Virgara Wines Gran Reserve Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Well structured wine with red fruit/capsicum bouquet and a ripe and juicy red fruit palate.
Comments Off on Thiery-Weber Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A complexity of cigar box oak and dark cherry aromas and a full bodied palate loaded with savory/blue fruits and cedary oak with supple tannins and long drying finish. 5+
Comments Off on Maxwell Lime Cave McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Slight minty red berry bouquet and lively dark fruit flavours with fine tannins and a drying finish. Needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Coriole Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Firm, assertive, full flavoured and well made style with good varietal expression and lots of tannins.
Comments Off on Coriole Redstone McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very leafy nose and a rich generously flavoured palate with good acid/tannin balance.
Comments Off on Beelgara Black Label Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely drink still in great condition. Excellent fruit sweetness, tannins well resolved and high level of acidity.
Comments Off on Glenholme Vineyards Blesing’s Garden Southern Flinders Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Muted black fruit aromas and jammy ripe fruit flavours with strong oak influence.
Comments Off on Mercuri Estate Settebello Bastoni Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark cherry and chocolate mint aromas with meaty notes and lovely fresh savory palate; nice line of acid and soft tannin profile.
Comments Off on Claymore Wines Bittersweet Symphony Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
An excellent, well structured and very youthful wine with great fruit density. Lovely subtle dark fruit bouquet and an extremely long and powerful dark savory palate. Still needs more time. 5+
Comments Off on Reillys Barking Mad Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Great example of a Clare Cab Sav”, said one judge. Lovely minty cassis bouquet and a sweet fruit palate offering “Really nice drinking”.
Comments Off on Reillys Dry Land Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Aromatic and complex floral/chocolaty nose and a very sweet fruit bomb of a palate.
Comments Off on Reillys Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Great varietal definition here with inviting dark fruit and cedary oak aromas. Oak seamlessly integrated with dark varietal fruits. Good tannin weight and length.
Comments Off on Annie’s Lane The Locals Polish Hill River Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Plenty of pleasant fruit cake aromas and very good varietal characters on the palate with loads of fine grained tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Eldredge Vineyards RL Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense dark fruit nose with some meatiness. Nice concentration of varietal fruit with firm tannins. Will reward with time. 3-5
Comments Off on Taylors Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Soft and approachable with earthy elements over red fruit characters. “Very slurpable!”
Comments Off on Taylors St Andrews Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A nose of cassis, menthol and choc mint and a generous fruit palate with mouth puckering tannins.
Comments Off on Mollydooker Gigglepot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“Mouton-like in style”, according to one judge. Strong mocha characters dominate the fruit.
Comments Off on Doc Adams Black Label McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fruity fleshy cabernet that’s still very varietal. Has capsicum like characters on the nose and very good tannin profile on quite a high acid palate.
Comments Off on Angas Plains Estate Special Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Generous flavoursome varietal with interesting dark red fruits, cedary oak, firm tannins and zippy acidity with a long bitter chocolate finish. “A keeper!”
Comments Off on Lake Breeze Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Vibrant fresh cassis bouquet and a ripe rich and complex palate with lovely slippery texture and fresh acidity.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Bluegrass Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017