Category Archives: Cabernet et al

2008 Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Eden Valley 14.0% Cork $36.95 The best vintages of Yalumba’s FDR1A (Fine Dry Red) are wonderful examples of the synergy between Cabernet and Shiraz, capable of aging with real grace. Whilst the 2008 is more of a drink now proposition … Continue reading →

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2009 Angullong Cabernet Merlot

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Orange 14% Screwcap $16.99 A handy offering from Angullong here. Always pleased to see aspirational pricing eschewed for something more realistic and appropriate too. It looked a touch skinny on the first day of tasting but it came around nicely … Continue reading →

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2010 De Bortoli Melba Mimi

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Yarra Valley 12.5% Screwcap $30 As regular readers would know, I’m rather fond of Yarra Valley Cabernet when executed well. It combines elements of classicism with an easy drinking quality and a comfortable, though regal, sort of elegance. The addition … Continue reading →

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2006 Parker Terra Rossa First Growth

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Coonawarra 15.0% Screwcap $110 Onto the Granddaddy of the 2006 Parker Terra Rossa releases, the First Growth Cabernet Melot blend (86%, 13% and 1% unaccounted for). Seriously, if you buy this don’t crack it yet – or if you do … Continue reading →

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2009 Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

McLaren Vale 14.5% Screwcap $22 It makes me happy to see wines that are at the coal face of retail sales perform as well as the 2009 version of this well known blend. I cut my teeth on this wine … Continue reading →

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2009 Flaxman The Stranger Shiraz Cabernet

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Jeremy Pringle

Barossa, Eden Valley 14% Screwcap $35 A very nice wine this one. Intelligent multi-regional blending, which I’m always happy to see. I recognise the importance of concentrating on establishing our regional/site specific heroes overseas to counteract ignorant wine commentators and their … Continue reading →

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2008 Four Winds Vineyard Alinga Cabernet Merlot

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Canberra 13.5% Screwcap $19 Source: Sample I’ve reviewed a couple of Four Winds wines on this site so far and I’ve mostly talked about potential. There’s no need for that here. This is a highly enjoyable and extremely drinkable little … Continue reading →

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2006 Zema Cluny Cabernet Merlot

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Coonawarra 14.0% Screwcap $25 Source: Sample A rustic wine. Very, very rustic. Needs the right food and then it’s ok. 60% Cabernet, 25% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec. Violets and raspberry jam with briary red fruits, plums (in … Continue reading →

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2008 Cardinham Estate Cabernet Merlot

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Clare Valley 13.9% Screwcap $20 Source: Sample I’d had little success with reds from the 2008 vintage in the Clare Valley, then a box of Cardinham Estates showed up. The winery had pulled the plug on 2007 red wine releases … Continue reading →

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2007 Stella Bella Cabernet Merlot

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jeremy Pringle

Margaret River 14.0% Screwcap $32 Source: Sample This may well be an easy wine to describe…or I could be more talented than I thought. Blackberries, cigar & general leaf, gravel and black olives marinated in herbs.  All of this is … Continue reading →

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