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7/10 $10.95 Yvon Mau Cabernet Sauvignon (France). Dark Ruby in colour. Cherry and blackberry aromas. Extra dry and medium bodied with medium/high acidity. Flavours of plum, berry, and dried fruit. There was a lot less oak flavour in this bottle than I would expect from a typical cab. Overall, it was fairly smooth and drinkable... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $9.95 Smoky Bay Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia). Clear ruby in colour. Very fragrant with fruity aromas of strawberry, cherry and smoke. Dry and medium bodied with moderate acidity and soft tannins. Really nice combination of jammy blackberry/ raspberry, subtle vanilla and mild oak flavours. First poured slightly tart but improved after sitting, and had... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 $24.95 ZaHa El Corte Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014 (Argentina). Deep ruby in colour. Extra Dry and medium bodied, with medium tannins and good notable acidity. Flavours of soft oak 🌳, blackberry, dark cherry 🍒and smoke 💨. From the get-go this bottle packed a dense yet smooth glass, making for a unique and enjoyable experience... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $19.00 Red Knot Cabernet Sauvignon (Australia). Dark red in colour. Smells of ripe cherries 🍒 . Definitely dry, maybe even extra dry, and medium/full bodied. Not entirely smooth and had a bit of bite to it. Flavours of deep cherry, oak and blackberry. A little peppery and slightly more acidic than I expect from... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $18.95 The Show Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Dark purple in colour. Smells woody and of ripe fruit. Overall, this dry red is pretty impressive with plenty of body and lots of flavour; oak and leather are at the forefront, combined with cherry, blackberry, pepper, and chocolate. The result is a warm, juicy red with a... Continue Reading →
8/10 $11.95 Bacalhoa Tinto da Anfora Red Blend/Cabernet Sauvignon (Portugal). Ruby in colour. Smells of cherries. Dry and medium bodied. This one has an interesting balance to it, with medium acidity. Flavours of oak are present but take a back seat to the more prominent flavours of dark berries, blackberry and cherry. For the price,... Continue Reading →
8.5/10 Silvia Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Very oaky and aged tasting. Fruit-forward and well rounded, with plump flavours of dark cherries and blackberry. Full bodied and warming, yet also dry and smooth with a smoky ending. Not typically what I would expect from a cab sauv... but boy, did we enjoy all TWO bottles of... Continue Reading →
7/10 $11.95 The Pavillion Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa). Ruby in colour. Interesting smell that had me anticipating there was more to it than there actually was🤔. Dry and medium bodied. Relatively acidic and tangy, with cherry 🍒 and oak flavours. I agree with how my Dad had put it: "It has a bit of... Continue Reading →
8.25/10 $16.95 Sterling Vintner's Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Deep purple/crimson colour. Dry with decent body (haha) and a pleasant mouth feeling. I have really been meaning to write a review of this one for so long... Sterling never disappoints! We have purchased this reliable cab sauv many times over. It is super smooth and tastes of... Continue Reading →
9/10 $22.95 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon (California). Dark purple in colour. Smells of oak, raspberry and dark plum. Dry with a full yet velvety mouth feeling (LOVEE). Tastes of raspberries, plum, cherries and a little smoky at the end, but oh-so smooth. This one has to be one of my ultimate favourites to date! If... Continue Reading →
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