Category Archives: Coonawarra

Wynns “John Riddoch” Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Lincoln

I gave this a few hours in a decanter before sampling it. As you would expect from the marque, a huge Cabernet nose, showing red currants, black currants, red plums, tobacco and a touch of mint, with plenty of cedary … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 1999

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Lincoln

At ten years of age, this seemed like a good time to try this wine. I have no memory of the previous bottles consumed, and being the last from this vintage that I have, it will not serve as a … Continue reading →

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Penfolds St.Henri Shiraz 1999

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Lincoln

I think I bought over a dozen bottles of this wine, plus a few magnums. It is one of my son’s birth year wines, and as it is now 10 years old, and it is time to try a bottle. … Continue reading →

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Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted on June 17, 2008 by Lincoln

Having missed out on the 2001 Penfolds Bin 28 Shiraz I bought a bottle of this instead, and after consulting the decant-o-meter, plopped it in said vessel for 4 hours. Each swirl showed increasing promise, and with the commencement of … Continue reading →

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Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2001

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Lincoln

I have instituted a new practice. I have 3 or 4 dozen samples, tasters and bottles from the cellar in boxes, and have a bottle chosen at random and served to me blind. I think this is a good idea … Continue reading →

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Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Lincoln

I am slowly moving back towards appreciating Cabernet, especially those from the Coonawarra. On the whole fairly priced and offering great drinking. This one is on the oakier side, but has the fruit to get away with it. Red currants … Continue reading →

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Penley Estate “Phoenix” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Lincoln

Blackberries and dark cherries, a bit of compost and a strange vegetal character. On the palate, red currants, stewed fruits, vegetables, green beans, almost something herbal. Fine tannins, and pretty good length. It settled a bit with time, but maintained … Continue reading →

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Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa First Growth 2000

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Lincoln

I love the ’91 version of this wine. It is still drinking well now, and since first trying this wine I have been pursuing a year that would be its equal, visiting the ’93, ’96, ’98 and ’99 vintages. This … Continue reading →

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2006

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Lincoln

I was in need of a house red and after reading a promising review I thought this might be it. I almost bought a case blindly (because I dislike making two trips to the store when one would suffice) but … Continue reading →

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