Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
In a blind tasting. Coonawarra to a T. #aussiewine
In a blind tasting. Coonawarra to a T. #aussiewine
1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2015
This guy still needs another couple years to age. And when you open it wouldn't hurt to decant. But it's got good legs for aging, which kinda makes me wish I had bought more than one. Or waited longer. Thick as you might want in a red and rife with cassis, dried bay leaf, vanilla and maybe violets. Strong tannins. Yeah...I thought it would be okay to have this 2010 now but it could use a year or so. Or it may just be an overpowering cab. I mean it is tasty but pretty overpowering! Right now.
This guy still needs another couple years to age. And when you open it wouldn't hurt to decant. But it's got good legs for aging, which kinda makes me wish I had bought more than one. Or waited longer. Thick as you might want in a red and rife with cassis, dried bay leaf, vanilla and maybe violets. Strong tannins. Yeah...I thought it would be okay to have this 2010 now but it could use a year or so. Or it may just be an overpowering cab. I mean it is tasty but pretty overpowering! Right now.
Sep 1st, 2016
Damn near perfect example of why Coonawarra is a supreme Cabernet region. Blackberry, mint and cedar. Beautifully balanced tannins w a spine of lively acid. Textbook stuff
Damn near perfect example of why Coonawarra is a supreme Cabernet region. Blackberry, mint and cedar. Beautifully balanced tannins w a spine of lively acid. Textbook stuff
Sep 14th, 2015
Textbook. Red currant, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, tobacco, sweet soil. Dig it.
Textbook. Red currant, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, tobacco, sweet soil. Dig it.
Aug 19th, 2015
The big smile rating has much to do with a) how in the mood I was for this (lamb back straps, winter's day), the anticipation of it being exactly what was required and the resounding way in which it proved me right. Blackberry and cassis, cigar box complexity, amplitude, medium body and - the best thing - supple, grainy fruit tannins that held the fruit in a warm and enduring embrace.
The big smile rating has much to do with a) how in the mood I was for this (lamb back straps, winter's day), the anticipation of it being exactly what was required and the resounding way in which it proved me right. Blackberry and cassis, cigar box complexity, amplitude, medium body and - the best thing - supple, grainy fruit tannins that held the fruit in a warm and enduring embrace.
Jul 20th, 2014
3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 say 94.5
Great vintage 2010 - very strong., great mouthfeel, long linger. Mint with tobacco, strong acid structure and still plenty of tannins. Will go at least 3-5 years more.
3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 say 94.5
Great vintage 2010 - very strong., great mouthfeel, long linger. Mint with tobacco, strong acid structure and still plenty of tannins. Will go at least 3-5 years more.
Super minty, olbas oil and eucalpyt. Cassis, vanilla, peppermint mocha. Full, acidic, with soft edged tannins, very cassis and blackberry, with polished vanilla, mint and chocolate finish. Good and VERY distinctive
Super minty, olbas oil and eucalpyt. Cassis, vanilla, peppermint mocha. Full, acidic, with soft edged tannins, very cassis and blackberry, with polished vanilla, mint and chocolate finish. Good and VERY distinctive
May 9th, 2015
Eucalyptus, blackberry, full bodied. Very typical coonawara cab
Eucalyptus, blackberry, full bodied. Very typical coonawara cab
Apr 10th, 2015
I love everything about Coonawarra cab. This is no exception.
I love everything about Coonawarra cab. This is no exception.
Mar 23rd, 2015
