Joe Cox

Production Assistant, Wine Writer

9.5

Fruity, plucky, and wonderfully dark and rich. A soft brown leather in the finish that only makes you want to come back for another sip. — 7 years ago

Simon Gilligan

9.5

Medium bodied, lithe fine sandy tannin that stretches and stretches, leaner than previous vintages, black fruited with something purple/violet going on. Bought for $25 at dans, fantastic value, picked up a dozen :) — 8 years ago

Will Cardwell

9.1

Good and light for a chilly evening in Pretoria. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

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. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

We had the 2005 at the Cabernet tasting. No. 6. 15% alcohol. Great full bodied fruit flavours and intensity. Not particularly typical Cab profile. Will live for ages. Plenty of fruit tannin and acid. — 10 years ago

David Schlarb

10

Perfect for summer. The grapefruit isn't overpowering but the acidity of the fruit and the bitterness of the rind is very noticeable. Balanced, sharp and hoppy. One of the best IPA's I've ever had. — 10 years ago

Brian Boulden

9.0

Lots of character for an inexpensive wine. Wonderful blackberry, black cherry flavor. Smooth finish #wine #limestonecoast — 10 years ago

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

9.5

5 bones at Costco!!!! We're getting a case for no-guilt wine nights. — 11 years ago

Marco Franchini

10

This is just beautiful! The Pinot noir makes it smokey and smooth, the rest of the blend holds you for a long time and keeps you coming back! — 12 years ago

Illo Streimann

9.5

Nice sparkling Shiraz. David and Sandy Myers brought it around for Father's Day. Would definitely have again. — 12 years ago

Jeffrey Long

9.1

Sculpin and chicken strips and Raiders prep. Everything Mark Green does not believe in. What a great birthday for Chrissy! — 8 years ago

with Nick, Michael and 2 others

Thomas Squier

9.5

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. — 8 years ago

Mark Mc

9.0

At $6 you're getting a lot of wine for your money — 9 years ago

Joe Cox

Production Assistant, Wine Writer

9.5

Rich and earthy with dark plum and soft cherry notes. Wonderful for the holiday. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

No 7 tasted Coonawarra Cab at the Tasting. The best of the inexpensive Cabernets IMO. Very balanced. Could be drunk now with great satisfaction or cellared for 5+ years. All the Cabernet descriptors apply. Loved it. — 10 years ago

Andreina Romero

9.3

I had the 2010 vintage... It was delicious. It needs some air (give or take 30 min) to get rid of a slight musty smell but even immediately after pouring it tastes amazingly balanced! Very round cab sav with tastes of blackberries and cassis and even some cheeky but very welcomed hint of soil. Perfect combination for my lamb. Will definitely try it again! — 10 years ago

Marisa Reisman

9.3

Lovely, buttery (for a Sav Blanc) and well balanced. Toasty and warm on the nose. I'm digging the body and the structure — 10 years ago

Gary Moreno Jr.

9.8

It's blue ribbon for a reason — 11 years ago

with Ben and Nate

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

10

Ernie, the genie, prepared the entire 5+ course meal for 18 guests and convinced all of us that South African Pinot can taste like premium Burgundy! — 12 years ago

with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Ianz Pyne

9.8

Delicious! Quite light for a Shiraz but same flavour. Great with steak. About 400RMB — 12 years ago

Beth Hardy

9.7

Rob says “this is what wine cellars are for” — 8 years ago

with Rob

Rich Friedland

9.4

Easily the smoothest vintage of this franc (judging from a vertical '07-13). Soft bing cherries on the tongue. Super light tannins but still has legs. This is for drinking right now. — 8 years ago

Rhett Butler

9.9

Picked up enough for btg! Solera started in 1974. 2 acres of mission. Only available 2nd weekend of November at the winery. Last bit of so cal wine history. Absolutely 🔥 — 9 years ago

John Mitchell

9.0

A cut above the good base standard Coonawarra wines. Worth paying for if you want a wine that makes you notice its qualities. 2012 vintage means it is even better than usual. — 9 years ago

Joe Huddleston

8.9

Bright fruit scent accompanied with much more subtle fruit palette as I guess is to be expect for PN. Nice sharper fruits which suit it well for a great crisp taste and not overly lingering. Nice tannin presence that drops off quickly as well, making you want another swig! Plenty of booze and plum stuff on the end. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Good but expected more fruit for the excellent vintage. Noticeable tannin. Will the fruit be there in 10 years? 4th Cab in the tasting. — 10 years ago

Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

2014 rum barrel aged variant. 18.9% alc!!! This is big, sweet and boozy. Dessert beer for sure. It has complexity, but not on the level of the bourbon barrel aged original. Still has more balance than just about any beer in this alcohol range and it's a pleasure to drink. Will be better with some age. — 10 years ago

Anastasia del Valle

9.7

My husband bought this for me while we were at Costco and I loved it so much he went back and got me two more! — 10 years ago

Jonathan Hird

9.0

Beautiful floral wine. Slight acidity that is ever so pleasant, great for a summers evening but needs to be extra cold. — 11 years ago

Corinne Low

9.7

Purchased on sale for $50 in North Melbourne. — 12 years ago