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Coonawarra Cabernet-Merlot Blend

9.24 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Mid to deep ruby red. 65% Cabernet 35% Merlot so the minty Cab influence from Coonawarra not as noticeable as usual. A detuned Cedary nose with red and black fruits. On the palate smooth and supple - seamless with largely resolved tannins. My last one of 6, but if I had more they would last another 5 years +. A very good wine made by Brian Croser.

Mid to deep ruby red. 65% Cabernet 35% Merlot so the minty Cab influence from Coonawarra not as noticeable as usual. A detuned Cedary nose with red and black fruits. On the palate smooth and supple - seamless with largely resolved tannins. My last one of 6, but if I had more they would last another 5 years +. A very good wine made by Brian Croser.

Nov 22nd, 2018
Bob McDonald

Initially a subdued nose with a whiff of coconut oak. This was very good 8 years ago. Still has cassis aromas but the fruit does not seem as pronounced. Medium intensity palate and length. On release the pundits said a 20 year wine. A good wine but I think it is fully developed and best drinking now till 2020.

Initially a subdued nose with a whiff of coconut oak. This was very good 8 years ago. Still has cassis aromas but the fruit does not seem as pronounced. Medium intensity palate and length. On release the pundits said a 20 year wine. A good wine but I think it is fully developed and best drinking now till 2020.

May 11th, 2017
Bob McDonald

A wow wine when first tasted 5 years ago when the delicious cassis, black currant fruit was more prominent. More savoury dusty leathery notes now 11 years down the track. A very harmonious balanced Cabernet (65%) Merlot (35%) blend from an excellent vintage in Coonawarra. Will cellar for another 5 to 10 years.

A wow wine when first tasted 5 years ago when the delicious cassis, black currant fruit was more prominent. More savoury dusty leathery notes now 11 years down the track. A very harmonious balanced Cabernet (65%) Merlot (35%) blend from an excellent vintage in Coonawarra. Will cellar for another 5 to 10 years.

Dec 30th, 2015
Shawn Chando

Opened this bottle just in time and was great!

Opened this bottle just in time and was great!

Apr 1st, 2018