Posted: April 4, 2017
Minerally blue fruit nose and an elegant balance of blue fruit and cedar oak on the very attractive sweet palate.
Comments Off on Woody Nook Gallagher’s Choice Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fruity and fresh with dark berry fruit-like aromas and a very well balanced varietal palate.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Wines Pinnacle Series Orange Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Intense black fruit nose, some green notes and hints of herbs. Green edge to the palate with strong tannins. Time!
Comments Off on K1 by Geoff Hardy Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Leafy blueberry fruit integrating nicely with the oak, acid and tannins with interesting meaty notes.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Regional Series Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A simple but sound style with the dark berry/blackcurrant fruit showing a tinge of violets. 5+
Comments Off on Pertaringa Rifle & Hunt Adelaide Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Very attractive cool climate style with subtle herbal aromas and lovely upfront blackberry and sweet herb flavours with spicy earthy notes and big oak tannins.
Comments Off on Pertaringa Understudy McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A powerful blend with vibrant cherry and sweet cedar oak aromas and soft chocolaty palate with plenty of minty characters. Time! 3-5
Comments Off on Babich Irongate Hawke’s Bay Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A sound, clean, riper style with leafy tobacco characters on the nose and a tight grippy dark savory/charry palate. 3-5
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Pungent and minty on the nose with unusual sweet/sour characters on the big flavoursome palate and grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Cockfighter’s Ghost Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Balanced full bodied wine. Slight leathery development to the minty red fruit nose and powerful minty flavours.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Dark herbal fruit bouquet and a sweet simple and well balanced palate with fine grained tannins.
Comments Off on Pure Vision South Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A very well made wine that’s very drinkable now or with a couple more years cellaring. Leathery blueberry bouquet and developed fruit flavours with a slight mineral edge.
Comments Off on Hemera Estate Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Mixed berry cabernet nose and delicious mulberry palate with cedary oak and powerful tannins.
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Denmark WA Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A big full generous cabernet with “mountains” of fine ripe black fruit characters and powerful tannin presence. “Definitely one for cellaring”, said one judge. 5+
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Single Site Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Good varietal expression with typical cabernet aromas of dark cherries and blue fruits. Similar characters echoed on the well balanced, licorice layered, palate. 5+
Comments Off on Rockcliffe Third Reef Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Fruit perfectly balanced with the oak. Earthy characters to the nose and tightly focused meaty/berry flavours. Oaky background. 3-5
Comments Off on McGuigan Personal Reserve Hunter Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Earthy plum nose with a violet/lavender lift. Savory soy sauce like flavours with a green leafy touch and some fine grippy tannins.
Comments Off on McGuigan Shortlist Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lovely varietal characters on both the nose and palate. Some tobacco notes to the nose and good level of acid and tannins.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Winemaker’s Choice Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A well made commercial style with nice depth of dark berry fruit and hints of herbs.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Masterpeace Victoria Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Quinces and currants on the nose and on the big warm and slightly drying palate.
Comments Off on Andrew Peace Wines Australia Felix Premium Barrel Reserve Langhorne Creek Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Exquisitely well balanced wine. Some savouriness to the nose and moderate flavour intensity.
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A lovely lifted youthful varietal. Smells of raspberries and violets with some smoky oak. Intense concentration of minerally dark fruit flavours, cedary oak and tannins are still gritty. Needs time. 5+
Comments Off on Fermoy Estate Reserve Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A youthful Bordeaux style with blackberries and Tabac on the nose and minerally berry flavours with big tannins.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Clean fresh leafy blackcurrant bouquet with a lovely lift of violets. The pretty palate has upfront blackberry and black olive like fruit flavours with grippy tannins.
Comments Off on Richard Hamilton McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Meaty bouquet with a sweet berry lift and full flavoured sweet plum palate with drying tannins.
Comments Off on Hamilton Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A sound commercial style; light and refreshing with dark berry fruit and herbal/leafy notes.
Comments Off on Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Cherries and oak on the nose; hints of boot polish. Earthy savory palate with big sweet entry.
Comments Off on Taylors Wines Reserve Parcel Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Cool leafy fruit pastille varietal characters prominent on the nice nose and well balanced palate.
Comments Off on Jacob’s Creek Reserve Barossa Signature Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Blue fruit bouquet with a subtle leafiness and a supple and well structured dark berry palate that has good texture and length.
Comments Off on Blackstone Paddock Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A subtle brambly nose with cherry/berry flavours. Pleasant drink with a couple of years cellaring in it.
Comments Off on 5171 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A fruit driven cabernet – some spicy oak aromas and quite an austere astringent blue fruit palate with even tannins. 3-5
Comments Off on Forester Estate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A regional classic with a powerful lift of blackcurrant aromas and showing some smart oak. Beautiful palate with blue fruits, hints of leafiness, cedary oak and a fine coating of tannins.
Comments Off on Bowen Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“This one could do with cellaring to really shine”, said one judge. Huge fruit overtaken by the tannins. 5+
Comments Off on G.Patritti & Co. Patritti Blewitt Springs Estate McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Lots of fresh red and black fruit fragrances; tarry leathery notes. Huge tannic palate. Good persistence of minty, spicy berry flavours.
Comments Off on Alkoomi Wines Black Label Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A classic petit verdot with ripe briary fruit aromas and delicious and powerful flavour complexity with some very solid tannins.
Comments Off on Whistling Kite Biodynamic Riverland Petit Verdot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Plums and violets on the nose and a thick tarry/charry palate with savory dried herb characters.
Comments Off on Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Adelaide Hills Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A good drink with good balance of spicy earthy blackberry fruit, chocolaty oak and a hint of tar.
Comments Off on Claire Creek Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Soft full bodied style with subtle plum nose and a dash of pepper and sweet red fruit flavours.
Comments Off on Qiwila Chile Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Young wine with good concentration and intensity of confectionery berry fruit. Some smoky oak, warming alcohol and licorice notes. 5+
Comments Off on Whiskey Gully Wines Yes Minister Granite Belt Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A stylish blend. Toasty oak tends to dominate the nose with a high acid, high tannin palate.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Bluegrass “The Blend” Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Oak dominated aromas – lots of vanilla with lots more of the oak on the palate with plenty of tannins.
Comments Off on Saddler’s Creek Wines Ryan’s Reserve Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2014 / 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
Earthy beetroot/cherry aromas and full flavoured palate, rich and powerful and well balanced with warming alcohol.
Comments Off on Peccavi 181 (1.5L Magnum) Margaret River Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
A complexity of tarry, earthy, licorice aromas and a thick, rich, well balanced palate with vibrant soy sauce/prune like flavours.
Comments Off on Bodega Norton Coleccion Mendoza Argentina Malbec 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Earthy spicy nose with hints of olives, Leafy blackberry cool climate palate with interesting herbal lift and tightly wound tannins. 5+
Comments Off on The Collective Wine Company It’s Pronounced Mudgee Mudgee Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
“A big tarry full flavoured beast”. Inky earthy interest on the nose and vibrant sour cherry/licorice flavours. Good line of acid.
Comments Off on Zonte’s Footstep Violet Beauregard Langhorne Creek Malbec 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Big old school style with a jammy nose, thick ripe fruit flavours with good oak back-up. 5+
Comments Off on Yilgarnia Denmark Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
The well handled oak supports the fresh lifted jubey blackcurrant-like fruit with good length of chalky tannins.
Comments Off on GMH Meritage South Australia Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Oak driven style with delicate violet and rose petal notes. Savory nose; fruity palate.
Comments Off on Stockman’s Ridge Wines Rider Orange Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017
Posted: April 4, 2017
Attractive bright cherry fragrances and tasty complexity of tarry savory flavours.
Comments Off on Ross Hill Isabelle Orange Cabernet Franc Merlot 2014 / 0 View / April 4, 2017