Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted at Best’s Cellars whilst road tripping to the Yarra Valley.

Elegant tannin, medium bodied Cab. This is my kind of Cabernet.

Decanted for 1.5 hours - a move i'd advise right now. Medium intense nose at the redcurrant and cassis end of the fruit spectrum, graphite and cedar. Just over medium-bodied palate, plenty of fruit and an easygoing suppleness about it, yet elegant too and with moderate length, acid/tannin nicely in step. Really enjoyable young cab - structure and pleasing fruit, with more to come.

Silky medium-bodied Victorian Cabernet; in a very good drinking zone right now.

Very balanced. Med bodied for a Cab Sauv, leafy tones and nice finish. Great table wine for red meat meals. Excellent value at <$30

Totally thrown when first tasted. Thought it was an old Shiraz. Spice, chocolate, and plums. Couldn't really pick up the leafy characters. Supposedly a terrible vintage (One of the only reds made that year?), but every element was in perfect harmony.

Note: Guess Chave's right - trust in the producer. Wines that wow are often from the worst vintages.

One of the best examples of cool climate Cabernet experienced. Earthy, savoury, vibrant dark fruits

Could do with a few more years under its belt.

1997 drinking very well. Warm with solid flavour.

Sadly past it's time :-(

What a highlight - this was an awesome wine