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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2010 Mawson’s Far Eastern Party Limestone Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
The second of the two Wrattonbully releases under the new Yalumba/Hill Smith label “Mawson’s”…and a superior wine to the Sauvignon Blanc. Beginners Cabernet Sauvignon but well made and good value. Soft, slightly shallow fruits; cassis mostly with a little plum. … Continue reading
2012 Snake + Herring Dirty Boots Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes come the Yallingup and Wilyabrup subregions of the Margaret River region. Contains a splash of Merlot and Malbec – 4% and 1% respectively. Sweet blackberry with glints of red fruit. Not much in the way of oak static and … Continue reading
2012 Mike Press Cabernet Sauvignon
Well, I’ve spent three days with it and the awkward, sour and pointy acidity has remained steadfast throughout that time. Otherwise it’s mulberry and blackberry flavoured with a good chunk of clove and choc-vanilla oak. Some mint too. Sweet and … Continue reading
Is Orange the New Black?
“Other people aren’t the scariest part of prison…it’s coming face to face with who you really are. Because once you’re behind these walls, there’s nowhere to run, even if you could run. The truth catches up with you in here…and … Continue reading
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2010 Longview Devil’s Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon
Big boy Cabernet from the Adelaide Hills. Not my cup of tea but its sheer ballsy-ness will win many over. Loaded up with clove spiced chocolate malted milkshake oak for extra oomph. Buckets of blackcurrants, menthol and licorice with some Black Ox pouch … Continue reading
2010 Evans & Tate Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon
You wouldn’t pick it as anything other than a Margaret River Cabernet, that much is certain. Perhaps a little soft fruited and pastel but that’s if you wish to be critical. There’s pleasure to be had. Medium bodied with vibrant … Continue reading
2011 Chapel Hill The Chosen Gorge Block Cabernet Sauvignon
This bracket of Cabernet was tasted single blind over the course of a day. Not a fool-proof method for one person as The Angelus and The Chosen are significantly taller bottles…so I knew I was pouring one or the other. Anyway, … Continue reading
2011 Wirra Wirra The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2010 Angelus was always going to be a difficult act to follow but considering the difficulties of the season Wirra Wirra have done well. More plums than blackberries with nippy acidity and assertive tannin. This will need time. As … Continue reading
2012 Chapel Hill Parson’s Nose Cabernet Sauvignon
I believe this is the first release of a Parson’s Nose Cabernet Sauvignon and it’s every bit as good as the Shiraz. Excellent drinking for sixteen bucks. Choc-licorice bullets, blackcurrant and mulberries are the main players. A sprig of mint … Continue reading
2012 Maison de Parnasse Cabernet Sauvignon
Now we’re cooking. A luncheon claret this good for $15. It’s almost criminal. Bright and agile with flavour and structure in carriage. Smells delightfully of dusty blackcurrant and cedar. The fruit feels so light and fresh yet the wine doesn’t … Continue reading