Coonawarra%2c Limestone Coast

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra Shiraz 2012

Nice smooth, bwcause it's vintage — 3 years ago

Balnaves of Coonawarra

The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

As per previous notes. Dense crimson in colour. Cedar, blackberry and geranium. To borrow HH’s phrase “effortless style”. Demonstrates why Coonawarra’s red dirt is marvellous for Cabernet. 96% Cabernet 4% Petit Verdot. The Tally is the top Cuvée from Balnaves. Rich, medium to full bodied. — 4 years ago

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Majella

The Musician Coonwarra Cabernet-Shiraz Blend 2015

Cab Shiraz is not a blend I seek out generally, but this wine has become a staple in our area thanks to its annual presence at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. It is, in fact, a very nice blend of red and black fruit with a high red plum note coming through most clearly for me. The shiraz offers smoothing here, I think, rather than any distinct spiciness. I guess in the way that merlot adds a grounding to a blend, but without the earthiness. This music is all up in the trees. There's even a light tree bark note that completes the analogy. Very nice! — 5 years ago

Majella

The Malleea Cabernet-Shiraz Blend 2013

Unbelievably approachable for a wine with this pedigree upon release.
One for the ages, Coonawarra doing its thing.
— 6 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Michael Coonawarra Shiraz

Fruited and elegant Shiraz, intense cassis with mulberries and a spicy peppery scent. Delicious Coonawarra shiraz! — 7 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

The Siding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Violets, liquorice, menta and dark fruit in a lovely mixture. — 7 years ago

St. Hugo

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

See earlier notes but still developing well at 6 years old — 3 years ago

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Katnook Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Deep Cherry colour and taste on palate well balanced acidity and fruit with silky mouth filling tannins and long aftertaste — 4 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawara Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Crimson with a Tawny rim showing its age. Mellow and resolved - round and soft at 17 years of age. Black Olive tapenade and chocolatey notes. Leading Australian Wine Scribe, James Halliday, describes Wynns Black Label Cabernet as “the most important Cabernet in Australia with a magnificent history “. The first vintage was 1954 and in a few months time when the 2018 is released it will be the 63rd. Amazing QPR - the current 2017 can be purchased for $31.90 AUD. The wine is matured in new (never more than 20%) and old French and American oak for between 12 and 18 months depending on vintage. — 4 years ago

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Katnook Estate

Odyssey Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Great wine. Extremely smooth upon opening, and enjoyable throughout the evening. — 5 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Always going to be the highlight of the Wynns tasting and only made in years where the fruit quality and vintage conditions were exceptional. Sue Hodder said everything fell into place in 2015 and she made one of her best ever Riddochs. From less than 1% of Wynns available Cabernet fruit. Latent power on nose and palate with black fruits and balanced oak. At least a 30 year future but so balanced you could happily drink this now but one should wait at least 10 years for its charms to start showing through. A brilliant 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. — 6 years ago

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Jamiesons Run

Billy's Shadow Cabernet Sauvignon

Good body, sweet at the front, dry finish, fruity notes — 7 years ago

Quarisa

Mrs Q Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Juicy aromas of plum and cherry...and a little spice.
Drinks nicely with juicy flavors of dark berries, cherry and oaky-spice. Lingers on the palate a bit and finishes with some spice.
— 3 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

From the days back when they used a simple bottle with a shallow punt. And what a classically crafted Coonawarra cab this is. At 22 years of age the opening aromas showed no sign of mustiness or forgotten old books. It carries a spirit of youthfulness within its soft and supple exterior. Drinking so beautifully now! Soft mint, eucalyptus, menthol hints opening to tart black currant, dried violets, roasted fennel, cocoa and cured meat. The velvety soft palate fades in intensity towards the back, but the intrigue of each sip makes up for the lack of length. Great vintage for this wine. — 4 years ago

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Bowen Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Henry, George and Belle at Fitz house — 5 years ago

Bellwether

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Tasted the 2014 against the 2008.
Even the small batch minimal intervention gear ages well here 🔥
Big thanks to Steve Brown for the flight and hospitality.
— 6 years ago

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Petaluma

Coonawarra Cabernet-Merlot Blend 2008

Notes of dusty mulberries and blackberries - also olive. A beautiful balancing act of 60%Cabernet Sauvignon and 31%Merlot and 9% Shiraz. Very different to the 1996 Moss Wood had recently because of the Merlot in the blend. Good density and concentration. A class act. — 7 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Shiraz 2010

Initial flavours - Blackberry, spice, mint, pencil shavings with a hint of chocolate. Decanted and left to breathe for a good couple of hours. BBQ'd some scotch fillet steaks and whacko, what a feast. The wine had mellowed significantly and blackberry flavours came to the fore over the spice and tannins. Cracking experience. Savoured every last drop. — 7 years ago