by Chris | 14 Aug 2012 | Cabernet, Chardonnay, Other Reds, Red Blends, Red Wines, Riesling, Shiraz, USA |
A little off the beaten wine tracks of Napa, Sonoma, Russian River etc., this is the northernmost appellation in the Sonoma Valley. It is well worth a trip, however, as this is an area that produces some of the best PQR (Price Quality Ratio) wines in all of...
by Chris | 3 Aug 2012 | Cabernet, Other Reds, Pinot Noir, Red Blends, Red Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, USA, White Wines |
Thanks to my Australian wool industry associate, David Nancarrow, we were introduced to his brother Bill, who is the executive winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards. Founded by the Duckhorn family in 1976, this winery sources it’s fruit from 8 vineyard sites ranging...
by Chris | 26 Jul 2012 | Cabernet, Red Wines, USA |
So fortunate to be spending some time helping to babysit the house while the Reids are away; just a look around the property and the house tells you that these people have a passion and a special touch in all that they do. Before they left Kirk and Karen showed us...
by Chris | 1 Jul 2012 | Australia, Cabernet, Red Wines, South Australia |
Tasted 27/06/2012 Yes, yes, I know what you’re saying – Cab Sauv from McLaren Vale? Do we really care? Well, I can tell you if you get your taste buds into this little charmer, you will begin to care; what a revelation for a wine that can be had at south of $20....
by Chris | 23 Jun 2012 | Australia, Cabernet, South Australia |
Tasted 22/06/2012 Colour is deep dark inky red/purple Nose is something of a brooding monster, with plums, blackcurrant, cassis and sweet oak all vying for attention. Palate is full and rich, good mouthfeel with all of the above characters playing their part....
by Chris | 7 Sep 2010 | Australia, Cabernet, South Australia |
This wine is named after the Terra Rossa cigar shaped piece of Coonawarra from where this comes. The wine made a headline recently by being named ‘Wine of the Year’ in ‘The Big Red Wine Book’ by Gary Walsh and Campbell Mattinson. They Describe...
by Chris | 2 Dec 2009 | Australia, Cabernet, South Australia |
This week’s SMH wine of the week is the Yalumba ‘The Cigar’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra 2006. Huon Hooke writes :- ‘A new label from Yalumba, this wine won three trophies including best of show at the 2009 Limestone Coast Wine Show. While...
by Chris | 10 Oct 2009 | Australia, Cabernet, Western Australia |
Just another Margaret River Cabernet from the 2007 vintage that, although not rated as a ‘best ever’ vintage, is nonetheless turning up some extraordinary wines. The bonus for us lovers of cab and cab blends is that several of these wines are on sale at...
by Chris | 7 Aug 2009 | Australia, Cabernet, South Australia |
This was tasted recently to welcome the arrival of a new grandchild – keep them coming kids! The colour is still red/crimson with no show yet of any brick or tawny traces. The nose has blackcurrant, mulberries and a little mint. Palate is medium to full bodied...
by Chris | 26 Jul 2009 | Australia, Cabernet, South Australia |
I came across this wine courtesy of the enthusiastic and knowledgeable guys at the Naremburn 1st Choice liquor store. If you are in the area pop in and ask for Alex or Andrew. These guys don’t just sell wine – they live it; and they know most of the wines...
