First Drop Wines

Mother's Ruin Cabernet Sauvignon

8.942 ratings
9.03 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
Isaac Johnson

The new Australia. Refined and elegant.

The new Australia. Refined and elegant.

Oct 23rd, 2013
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
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
Alex Melvin

Need to give this another go. Think it was too warm so it was a bit flat.

Need to give this another go. Think it was too warm so it was a bit flat.

Dec 21st, 2015
Exu
9.4

Easy to drink

Easy to drink

Aug 18th, 2015
Emily Kresie-Harrington

The love affair with Australian Cab Sauv continues! Big, ripe flavors of baked black plums, black currant, kirsch, fig, graphite, cedar, dried basil, baked earth. Good structure, despite the ripeness. Really tasty and even better the next day!

The love affair with Australian Cab Sauv continues! Big, ripe flavors of baked black plums, black currant, kirsch, fig, graphite, cedar, dried basil, baked earth. Good structure, despite the ripeness. Really tasty and even better the next day!

Jul 31st, 2015
Ryan Guy

Pencil shavings, vanilla abstract, and roasted nuts dominate the nose, with undertones of blackberry jam. Rich, seductive, dark fruits come forward on a juicy palate that transitions into a soft, almost creamy finish. A touch on the oaky side, but fits nicely as an after dinner type wine. Vintage 2012.

Pencil shavings, vanilla abstract, and roasted nuts dominate the nose, with undertones of blackberry jam. Rich, seductive, dark fruits come forward on a juicy palate that transitions into a soft, almost creamy finish. A touch on the oaky side, but fits nicely as an after dinner type wine. Vintage 2012.

Jun 25th, 2015
George Loper

A drinker.

A drinker.

Jun 13th, 2015