First Drop Wines

Mother's Ruin Cabernet Sauvignon

9.050 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Meg Herring

Blackberry vanilla smash with a sprig of mint and pleasant lasting tannins

Blackberry vanilla smash with a sprig of mint and pleasant lasting tannins

Nov 20th, 2017
Jason Rhein

Grape juicy. Easy drinkin. Fun.

Grape juicy. Easy drinkin. Fun.

1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2014
Isaac Johnson

The new Australia. Refined and elegant.

The new Australia. Refined and elegant.

Oct 23rd, 2013
Brian Hearty

2010. Really enjoyable McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Sometimes on the lower-mid price Australian Syrah and Cabs they can taste pretty similar to me (big fruit), but this wine has a restrained nose and nice dark cassis flavors with a little spice on the finish.

2010. Really enjoyable McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Sometimes on the lower-mid price Australian Syrah and Cabs they can taste pretty similar to me (big fruit), but this wine has a restrained nose and nice dark cassis flavors with a little spice on the finish.

Feb 27th, 2022
Tooty Frooty

Lättfotat och förföriskt vätskgodis. Omogna hallon. Småpartierna på systemet.

Lättfotat och förföriskt vätskgodis. Omogna hallon. Småpartierna på systemet.

May 26th, 2018
Aaron Wulff

Excellent red, a Cabernet with bursting fruit appeal and ebbing tannins. This is not your average Cabernet.

Excellent red, a Cabernet with bursting fruit appeal and ebbing tannins. This is not your average Cabernet.

Feb 6th, 2018
Rick Baraff

Nice swill from Down Unda’ — affordable yet with some bite n spice n depth n character, eh, mate?

Nice swill from Down Unda’ — affordable yet with some bite n spice n depth n character, eh, mate?

Feb 3rd, 2018
Chris

Bought this to try Australian wines that I keep hearing are so good.
Nice deep color, smooth fruity with nice tannins on the tail.
Enjoyable. 10/20/18-update: we have been so impressed with this Cab, we have bought (2) cases over the past 6months. This is an amazing wine and we absolutely love taking it to friends for their enjoyment. One of our top 5!

Bought this to try Australian wines that I keep hearing are so good.
Nice deep color, smooth fruity with nice tannins on the tail.
Enjoyable. 10/20/18-update: we have been so impressed with this Cab, we have bought (2) cases over the past 6months. This is an amazing wine and we absolutely love taking it to friends for their enjoyment. One of our top 5!

Jan 26th, 2018
Guy Neverton

Remarkably good wine. Worth a try. Sweeter highlights with a well rounded body. Dry finish.

Remarkably good wine. Worth a try. Sweeter highlights with a well rounded body. Dry finish.

May 23rd, 2017
Benjamin Hickey

Only med body, soft with lots of tabacco and light spice with plum. Good balance.

Only med body, soft with lots of tabacco and light spice with plum. Good balance.

Feb 1st, 2017