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Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

January 10, 2011

Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Barossa, SA)
13.5%, Screwcap. $26.95
Source: Sample
www.saltramestate.com.au

Historically – and it almost defies belief considering the context – I’d argue that some of Saltram’s (whom produce Pepperjack) finest wines have been Cabernet based. Now I’m not talking about the No.1 or the Eighth Maker here, but rather good old Mamre Brook, which has long been the star in the range. The Mamre Brook Cabernets of the late 90’s and early noughties (and even now) were smart wines, at smart prices, even if they can be a little heavy on the oak. Wines worth buying.

Fitting then that this is actually a better wine than the Shiraz. It’s hardly a refined style, and not a patch on the Mamre Cabernets of yore, but considering the prices this can be had for, it’s certainly packed with flavour.

It smells very much of the warm vintage does this Cabernet, with volatility and concentrated berry fruit on the nose. Considering the stated alcohol level and the ripeness evident on that nose, I’m guessing that this has had a fair bit of the black hose treatment along the line. The palate too is big and firm, with faintly stewed blackberry fruit aplenty, topped off with drying oak and fruit tannins through the back end.

Roughly hewn, full bodied, hearty red wine with loads of intensity, this is nothing if not commercially appealing (and it should get better with age). 16.7/88

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Chris Plummer
January 12, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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In much agreeance with your first line here AG. I was absolutely smitten with the '04 Mamre Brook cab in particular (and still have a bottle left), but then one day I stumbled across Saltram's limited release, 2004 Winemaker's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, which was one of the finest Barossa cabernets I have ever had the pleasure of drinking.

Never found the same enjoyment in the range since '04 though 🙁

Is $26.95 really the R.R.P. for this? Another TWE wine with a 200+% range of price variation?

Cheers,
Chris P



AndyPat
January 14, 2011 at 6:52 AM
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black hose treatment? pleese explaane..

Pauline



Anonymous
March 4, 2011 at 11:30 PM
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I am looking for a US distributor of Pepperjack 2008 Shiraz of Barossa. Please email me at [email protected] Many Thanks



Anonymous
May 10, 2012 at 7:20 AM
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I had a Pepperjack CB last night. To me it tasted sweet and wimpish, and surely screw caps should not be used on serious red wine?



    ozwinereview
    May 10, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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    I can't say I've heard of this being called wimpy, nor is there any evidence left to suggest that screwcaps are not for serious red wines (a decade of great Antipodean red wines under screwcap can attest to that now).

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