McLaren Vale III Associates Renaissance Merlot Cabernet Petit Verdot
A lovely approachable wine from the guys at III Associates. Plum flavours drive the wine with a soft, plush mouth feel and intergrated tannins. Lovely toasty oak is also prevalent with nice blending of the Cabernet fruit.
Thicker Than Water Wines Renaissance Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Name: These two classic grape varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot have combined to rise above their individualism and create a new artistic form. Although a thoroughly modern wine style you will discover after short term cellaring a classic revival ‘Renaissance’. Vineyard: Fruit from this vineyard in McLaren Vale and demonstrates our regions ability to produce a variation of varieties. Closer to the Blewitt Springs part of McLaren Vale the soil is very much sandy profile which contributes to those white pepper spice characters. Winery: All variety components are fermented separately and transferred to barrel. After 9 months in barrel the blend was assembled prior to bottling. Maturation: 9 Months in older French Oak Region: McLaren Vale 100% Alcohol: 14.5% Colour: Deep intense dark, almost black with a purple hue. Nose: Primary sweet Plum fruit nose with a hint of capsicum spice and dusty oak. Palate: Medium bodied, less ripe than nose suggests and quite elegant and herbaceous. Good length, plenty of spice and classic firm but fine dusty tannins present from the Cabernet. Potential: 8 years.
Organic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 5 1 BONUS Founders Cabernet Sauvignon
Buy 5 bottles of Organic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon and receive 1 bottle of Founders Cabernet Sauvignon RRP $50. (Saves $20!) Ruby red in colour with lifted aromas of eucalypt and blackberries. The medium to full-bodied palate exudes a lovely early note of caramel balanced with delicious blackberry undertones bound together by fine, velvety tannins. Perfect with Lamb Roast, shanks, ragu or chops. No preservatives to this wine to produce a young, fresh and vibrant red to be consumed in its youth.
Blood Brothers Republic McLaren Vale Single Vineyard Cab Sauv
This richly flavoured wine is jet black with brilliant sheen. The fresh forest berry fruits are balanced with a smokey cedar like oak lift. The palate is generous, with rich upfront cassis fruit and hints of cinnamon spice. Sublime oak flavours give great persistence.
Twin Oaks Twin Oaks Mclaren Vale Cabernet
The fruit was from a 65 year old single vineyard in McLaren Vale. Matured in French oak for 18 months, this wine is full of red fruits, tobacco, spice and fine tannins. A refreshing style with finesse.
Vineyard Vines McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon
Displays expressive and alluring aromas of liquorice and mulberry. The wonderfully structured and eloquent palate is broodingly complexed by an array of persistent fine grain tannins.
Pertaringa Understudy Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot
With Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot is included in the wine for which adds a beautiful fragrance and minty undertones resulting in a very generous style.
Shingleback Davey Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Shingleback have always been known for producing quality McLaren Vale wines at some fantastic prices. Take Red Knot for example! Here they re-launched their estate wines under the 'Davey Estate' label and concentrate on single sites. This Cabernet is wonderfully youthful and full of vibrancy. Fresh black fruit with roasted spice and superbly balanced tannins.
Price's Wines Number 8 Shiraz / Cabernet Non-Vintage
Price’s No.8 is a medium-bodied style, bringing together the classic combination of Shiraz and Cabernet. This delicious drop is a skilful blend of barrels of aged Cabernet with newer Shiraz to create a journey of seasons. The No.8 is sweetly fruited and beautifully lifted, the bouquet shows dark plum, blackcurrant, warm spice and toasted nut characters. The palate is equally attractive with succulent fruit intensity, well supported by plump mouthfeel and fine tannins leading to a lingering silky finish. Colour: Deep and dark crimson with a slight clear edge. Nose: A mix of blueberry and blackberry fruits. Plums and raisins with some cool earthy aromas fill the nose along with subtle oak. Palate: Super smooth on the front with fine tannins and medium to full length. Well-balanced, savoury mid pallet, with seasoned oak influences delivering a silky finish.