Zema Estate
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Not hugely complex, but heavily characterised by the irony component of the terra rossa from Coonawarra. Funny enough it reminded me of an old Chianti from Radda without the racy acidity those wines sometimes bring out
Not hugely complex, but heavily characterised by the irony component of the terra rossa from Coonawarra. Funny enough it reminded me of an old Chianti from Radda without the racy acidity those wines sometimes bring out
Jul 24th, 2018Great drink, so now a great wine; six years looks like the nadir for #2009 #coonawarra ; this #cabernet from #zemaestate
Great drink, so now a great wine; six years looks like the nadir for #2009 #coonawarra ; this #cabernet from #zemaestate
Dec 13th, 2015
Glorious mature Coonawarra Cabernet!
Glorious mature Coonawarra Cabernet!
Jan 14th, 2024Nicely aged. Soft tannins. Has the Coonawarra Mintyness about it. Zema are great wines that reward ageing
Nicely aged. Soft tannins. Has the Coonawarra Mintyness about it. Zema are great wines that reward ageing
Jun 6th, 2021
2017 WineDirect w23992w fr w24092w
Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Drunk: 20170414 with BF & JS
Pair with Wagyu Beef Sirloin and sausages
Cork: in poor condition and seive & decanter
Color: Dark
Body: Full
Nose: Berry and Herbal Medi
Taste: Fruity, tasty, herbal medi licorice
Tasting Note:Dense red-purple; powerful cassis and blackcurrant fruit on the bouquet, together with a touch of oak, is followed by a very tight and powerful palate offering pure Cabernet flavour and structure. A wine for the purist, the tannins guaranteeing longevity.
Vintage:1997
Rating:JH 94
2017 WineDirect w23992w fr w24092w
Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Drunk: 20170414 with BF & JS
Pair with Wagyu Beef Sirloin and sausages
Cork: in poor condition and seive & decanter
Color: Dark
Body: Full
Nose: Berry and Herbal Medi
Taste: Fruity, tasty, herbal medi licorice
Tasting Note:Dense red-purple; powerful cassis and blackcurrant fruit on the bouquet, together with a touch of oak, is followed by a very tight and powerful palate offering pure Cabernet flavour and structure. A wine for the purist, the tannins guaranteeing longevity.
Vintage:1997
Rating:JH 94
Deep blood red, ever so slight browning at the edges. Lovely rich aromas of mulberry, red fruits, cedar all very attractive. Medium weight, everything integrated and balanced, lots of acid backbone, good length, tannins very soft. Maybe lacks complexity. Good not great wine.
Deep blood red, ever so slight browning at the edges. Lovely rich aromas of mulberry, red fruits, cedar all very attractive. Medium weight, everything integrated and balanced, lots of acid backbone, good length, tannins very soft. Maybe lacks complexity. Good not great wine.
Jan 7th, 2017
Blackcurrent and cedar bouquets very gluggable
Blackcurrent and cedar bouquets very gluggable
Oct 7th, 2016Very fruity and slightly sweet, yet accomplished with slightly papperish.
Very fruity and slightly sweet, yet accomplished with slightly papperish.
Mar 5th, 2016Held up really well, no oxidisation. Little fruit, good leathery tones, good balance.
Held up really well, no oxidisation. Little fruit, good leathery tones, good balance.
Jan 30th, 2016