Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Lincoln

Universally praised, and I can see why. Top quality fruit matched with top quality oak, combined to display harmony and balance. Opened on Saturday night and finished last (Monday) night, showing poise and power at all times. Dark fruits, cedar, … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 to $100, Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Notes, Price, Varietal/Style | 6 Comments

Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Lincoln

For what it’s worth, there was no “First Growth” or Merlot produced by Parker Estate in 2007. This wine is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, spending 18 months in 60% new French oak. A rich … Continue reading →

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Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa First Growth 1991

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Lincoln

The last bottle. It had to happen. Originally purchased in 1995 at the outrageous price of $36 per bottle. Cork soaked ¾ of its length. Briefly decanted to get rid of the muck. No coconut, but a touch of dill, … Continue reading →

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Château Clerc Milon 2006

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Lincoln

Consumed over two nights. Looked a bit tight on the first night so I put half the bottle away for the next night. Graphite and coffee grounds on the nose, with some red currant fruit. The palate is not plush, … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 to $100, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Notes, Price, Varietal/Style | 1 Comment

Seppelt Drumborg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Lincoln

Cost $21.50 from the cellar door in 2002. And still looking pretty good now. One of those Cabernets that has maintained its fruit characters, with some tobacco and leafy notes. More tobacco I suppose. I wonder if they still make … Continue reading →

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Yarra Yarra “The Yarra Yarra” 2002

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Lincoln

Surprisingly, a wine from the Yarra Valley; who would have thunk it. Now, I must confess that Cabernet is not my favourite tipple at the moment, so I have been drinking a few just to be rid of them. This … Continue reading →

Posted in $50 to $100, Cabernet Sauvignon, Notes, Price, Varietal/Style, Yarra Valley | 1 Comment

Penfolds Koonunga Hill “Seventy Six” Shiraz Cabernet 2007

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Lincoln

The second release, again with the retro packaging. I don’t know about you, but I like it. And more importantly I also like the stuff on the inside. Left in a decanter for a couple of hours. Jubey fruits, warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Price, Shiraz, up to $20, Varietal/Style | 3 Comments

Yalumba FDR1a Cabernet Shiraz 2006

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Lincoln

Another Cabernet Shiraz blend. Oh, I have been trying to secure some of the 2006 Rockford Rod & Spur Cab/Shiraz, because the single bottle taster I bought months ago was very good. But it’s sold out at the cellar door, … Continue reading →

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Yalumba “The Signature” Cabernet Shiraz 2005

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Lincoln

I am on a bit of a Cabernet Shiraz bender at the moment. And when I’m not drinking these, I am chasing Shiraz Cabernet blends. I got this and the Yalumba FDR1a 2006 on the weekend, and let them go … Continue reading →

Posted in $20 to $50, Australia, Barossa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Notes, Price, Shiraz, Varietal/Style | 1 Comment

Wynns V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2008

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Lincoln

A long week and I am tired; but here we go. I bought a couple of bottles of this two weeks ago, and I really liked the first bottle. Anyway, I procrastinated and when I went back to buy some … Continue reading →

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