Black fruit depth meets fragrant violet lift. Vasse Felix captures ripeness, intensity and fruit concentration in a well-honed, medium-bodied style, built for the long-haul. Tannins are well structured and supportive, yet very fine and polished, drawing the finish out very long. Another great Vasse Felix for the cellar. $30 at OurCellar.
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A pretty, fragrant bouquet of violets, blackcurrants and black cherries heralds a palate at once fragrant and elegant, exactingly focused in its varietal precision and tight-grained and confident in its tannin profile. There are complex notes of sweet tobacco leaf, cedar and graphite. Impeccably honed, this is a beautiful and enduring Xanadu, the essence of […]
readAn elegant and fragrant Margaret River cabernet of pure rose bud, redcurrant and tobacco aromas. The palate is refined and medium-bodied, presenting the perfect tension between fragrant delicacy and confident structure. Impeccable fruit remains the focus from start to long finish. This is a new release, currently only at cellar door.
readWith impressive purity and refinement, this is a Margaret River cabernet that sustains fragrant rose hip perfume amidst accurate black- and redcurrant fruit integrity. It’s classic, refined and finely structured, backed by firm, fine tannins of enduring confidence. An excellent release for Killerby and a great value expression of Margaret River. $26 at Cracka (2011).
readThere is a generosity, even an opulence to this vintage of Flametree, making for an intense core of fruit presence, yet intricately controlled and focused at every moment. Blackcurrants, cassis and blackberries are compacted into a tight core and suspended by rigid, tense cords of finely structured tannins and tangy, crunchy acidity. It finishes very […]
readThere is a generosity and a glossy opulence on display in this single vineyard Wallcliffe cabernet that transcend its conservative alcohol level and refreshing price. Deep-set blackcurrant and blackberry fruit are controlled by finely structured French oak tannins and bright acidity, lingering long with notes of dark chocolate. Best price direct.
readThere is intensity and magnitude to this vintage of Hay Shed Hill’s single vineyard Wilyabrup cabernet, yet at every moment maintaining focus and control. Layers of blackcurrant, redcurrant and cassis fruit are intricately framed in firm, fine tannins of impeccable balance. It finishes very long and enticing, presenting a grandeur well beyond its price. $20 […]
readAn affordable Margaret River cabernet merlot in an elegant and light, lunchtime claret style. Gentle berry fruits are underlined by finely textured tannins in a perfumed, crunchy, fruit-focused guise. It’s ready to drink now, or any time in the next few years. $14 at Dan Murphy’s.
readJuicy berry fruits, spice and leaf make for an approachable Margaret River cabernet of finely textured tannin structure and nicely balanced appeal. Crunchy black- and redcurrant fruit and notes of leaf confirm its varietal integrity, backed by subtle dark chocolate oak. Value at $15 at Liquor Barons.
readWith fragrant violet lift, crunchy redcurrant and blackcurrant fruit and notes of capsicum, there is impressive varietal integrity on display for this price. A finely textured, gravelly structure confirms its Margaret River origins, while a slightly more generous, riper and more intense personality reflects the warmer 2012 season. One of the best Margaret River cabernets […]
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