South Coast, South Coast

Bellwether

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

A deep Ruby red - no hint of bricking. Coonawarra mint noticeable on the nose. Possibly drinking this a little young at 16 years of age - at least a 20 year old wine. From a warmer year showing cassis, blackcurrant, milk chocolate and a little bay leaf. Fine grained persistent tannins. Hand pruned and picked, natural yeast fermentation, matured in French oak. A gift to us from the owner and winemaker, Sue Bell. Drinking well, thanks Sue. I hope you don’t think we drank it too early. — 16 days ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Shiraz 2016

Mid Ruby. Notes of mulberry, lavender, cherry and a little pepper. Medium bodied spicy palate showing cool climate characters. Drinking well at 8 years with a long future. The last one I had was in 2018. This is more the midweek quaffer Wynns Shiraz, not like their premium Shiraz, “The Michael “. Interestingly Shiraz was initially the predominant red varietal in Coonawarra before Cabernet Sauvignon took that mantle. — a month ago

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Southern Right

Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Pairs well with all types of fish — 3 months ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of strawberry
Dry. Flavors of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, white pepper, anise, mushroom finish. Soft, supple tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 6 days ago

Penley Estate

Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

A new friend advised me to try it because I love dry! It’s a great wine and very dry.
— 8 days ago

Jim Barry

The Cover Drive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nose: green pepper herbs.

Palate: lovely cab. Elegant red cherry. Nice vegetal.

$11 winebow
— 25 days ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

One of Australia’s best Cabernets. Sue Hodder who is Wynns’ chief winemaker told me that only the best 2% of their wide resources of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes goes into John Riddoch. I guess it explains the continuing high quality of Black Label (the next Cabernet down in the Wynns range and an unbelievable bargain). Sue was the chief winemaker in 2008 when she made this wine and remains the chief winemaker at Wynns. See previous Delectable note as things haven’t changed much. Coonawarra Mint, cassis and blackcurrant. A full bodied palate with fine persistent tannins. — 3 months ago

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Moraga Vineyards

Bel-Air Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

A little long in the tooth. Colour a deeper yellow than a younger example. Nose is subtle ( read limited) interesting on the palate. Pleasant with a medium long finish. — 2 days ago

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with David
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Jip Jip Rocks

Limestone Coast Shiraz 2022

Waitrose. Decent at the price point. Bold enough flavours without being too over powering. — 20 days ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

T'n'S Blocks Hudson Vineyard South Syrah 2015

Lovely - enjoy! Why age/wait further? — a month ago

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