Following on from my post about 2015 vintage generalisations, here is a roundup of a swag of 2015 reds from Victoria and South Australia that have passed the desk recently. Mornington and Yarra the winners here, …
Jacobs Creek Barossa Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Jacobs Creek; ever the value champions. This style will always be a natural winner for JC, and often better than the equivalent Shiraz. Jubey and juicy blackberry fruit here with …
Lindemans St George Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 I imagine there's still loads of '98 reds sitting out there dormant in wine cellar land; everyone convinced that the wines will live forever. This St George definitely could. That …
Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 You've got to like the mint and eucalypt of traditional Coonawarra Cabernet to enjoy this. Driven by tannins, with a cassis and oak sweetness over the bones, it's very much a …
Wirra Wirra The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 If you want an example of a well-run winery, then Wirra would be a first stop. From the evergreen success of The Church Block, to how sensitively the purchase of …
Taylors Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Typically this is Taylors best standard 'Estate' wine, their push forward to show that the Clare Valley does Cab better than Shiraz (it does. You know it). Dark colours and dark berry …
Balgownie Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Ripeness. That's the focal point in this Balgownie Cabernet, which flirts with some of the rum and raisin dried fruit characters seen in other '13 Vic reds, but saved from the …
Hither & Yon McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Deep, black, ripe fruit. That's the core style of this Hither & Yon reds - and the hallmark of the winery's reds in general. Ripe and full. With this …
Castelli Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Castelli's recent form has been excellent, with a line of superb Chardonnay and Cabernet (in particular). This Estate Cab is another fine release. What appeals here is the perfection of balance. It's …
Firstly, thanks everyone who responded to my post yesterday. I really appreciate all the kinds words and advice. Hopefully, I can deliver more of what you want! Meanwhile, let's talk about these Oates Ends wines. Oates Ends …
A few of the wines to have passed the tasting bench this month that didn't quite make it onto the full site. La Bise Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2016 From the Kozned Vineyard in Gumeracha. Light pear …
2014 Yarra Yering releases Although things are about to pause for vintage (which is half over in the Hunter), a few winemakers have been in town recently, and Yarra Yering's Sarah Crowe was one of those …
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