Galante Vineyards

Blackjack Pasture Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Colin Cahoon

Pepper on the nose, pepper, tobacco, leather and plumb on the palate, long medium tannen finish. — 11 years ago

Stephen & Walker Trust Winery Limited

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bas Afman

8.9

True CS, light nut present tannines, med acidity, dark ruby red, light plumb, leather, firewood(?) — 11 years ago

Taylors Wines

Clare Valley Shiraz 2012

Kris Fitzpatrick

9.2

Lovely fruity supple Shiraz. Plenty of spice and plumb yet medium bodied. Perfect everyday drinking or introduction to Shiraz — 12 years ago

Kris Fitzpatrick

For the price, this wine is extremely hard to walk past

Backsberg

Family Reserve Cabernet-Shiraz Blend 2005

Martijn

9.0

Open nose with plumb, some cherry and cacao. Nice tanines, good acidity, warm red fruit and a very long finish. — 11 years ago

Carne Humana

Napa Valley Red Blend 2011

Chris Madrid

9.1

Plumb, dark/rich fruits, a little spice. — 11 years ago

Delord

25 Ans d'Age Bas Armagnac

rkww

9.0

Slope Cellars: "A blend of three vintages, but the bulk of it is 1981. 40% abv. A beautiful colour, rich dark, gold. Viscous in the glass. Lovely perfumed aromas. Spicy prunes on the nose. Very elegant, soft, rich fruit. Gorgeous. Soft, brown sugar. Perfectly ready to drink. Tons of structure and zip and a very long finish. Orange peel note on the finish. Perfect. Orange butter on the nose, like as in crepes. Really aromatic! Cinnamon note on the nose. Great paired with Plumb Tart Tatin." — 11 years ago

rkww

Difford's Guide: "Single distilled from a blend of Ugni Blanc and Baco 22A grape varieties grown on Delord's own Bas region vineyards. Aged in Delord's cellars for a minimum of 25 years.

Appearance: Clear, golden amber.
Aroma: Boatyard varnish, overripe banana, prunes, spicy black treacle and floor wax.
Taste: Old-school muscular style of Armagnac which is well-rounded with good rancio. Stewed prunes, walnut, cinnamon, dried fruit and fruitcake.
Aftertaste: Long dry biscuity finish with lingering treacle. Heavy but easy drinking.
diffordsguide rating: 4.5/5"