Archive for 'Coonawarra' Category

Penley Estate 2005 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

May 5th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Penley Estate from Coonawarra, Australia. After a wet winter, spring was cool to mild followed by a warm, dry summer. The 2005 Harvest saw plenty of sunshine and very little rain. These conditions produced intense flavors, aromatics, and colors. The 2005 Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon expresses distinctive Coonawarra regionality and [...]

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Yalumba 2004 Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Apr 16th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Yalumba from Coonawarra, Australia. Yalumba The Menzies 2004 is deep crimson magenta in colour. A very complex nose offers nuances of violet, bay leaf, black olive and oyster shell. The palate opens with mocha and tapenade supported by damsen plum. Full bodied with fine tannins, this stunning wine finishes fresh and [...]

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Penley Estate 2005 Hyland Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Oct 26th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Penley Estate from Coonawarra, Australia. Deep ruby. Sexy, expressive red and dark berry aromas are brightened by floral and mineral nuances. Very sweet on entry but the raspberry and cassis flavors are nicely enlivened by zesty acidity and a hint of orange peel. Crisp berry skin tones define the long, juicy [...]

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Wynns 2004 Cabernet Shiraz Merlot - Red Wine

Aug 1st, 2010 by admin | 1

Red Wine by Wynns from Coonawarra, Australia. Color: Deep cherry red. Bright with a good depth of color. Nose: The nose shows aromas of fragrant dark plums and violets. PalateL A medium bodied wine with flavors of dark berry and plums with an underlying caramel oak texture. Supple tannins and [...]

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Penley Estate 2005 Condor Shiraz Cabernet - Red Wine

May 4th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Penley Estate from Coonawarra, Australia. Blend: 60% Shiraz, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon The 2005 Condor Shiraz Cabernet expresses distinctive Coonawarra regionality and structure unique to the Penley Estate property. This complex, full-bodied wine leads with ripe sweet berry on the nose followed by aromas of pepper spice, blackberry and [...]

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Wynns 2004 Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine

Dec 20th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Wynns from Coonawarra, Australia. Color: Vibrant, cherry red. Nose: The nose shows floral tones and notes of raspberry and cream against a subtle vanilla-chocolate oak background. Palate: Vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit flavors on the palate complement the silky tannins and plump, generous flavors. A lingering warm, [...]

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Jim Barry 2006 Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Oct 1st, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Jim Barry from Coonawarra, Australia. This wine is ruby/crimson in color, with purple tints. The nose shows intensely complex characters of rosemary, mint and coffee. This is followed up on the palate by an eruption of fruit flavors - primarily black cherry and blackberry, with hints of mocha and dried herbs. [...]

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Rosemount 2005 Show Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Jul 7th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Rosemount from Coonawarra, Australia. Color: This is a deep, richly colored wine - red with purple hues. Nose: The nose is rich and clear with blackberry, chocolate and characteristic Coonawarra notes of mint. The oak aging adds a hint of coffee and cedar. Palate: This is [...]

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Yalumba 2002 Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Feb 13th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Yalumba from Coonawarra, Australia. “Bright violet. Juicy, high-pitched aromas of redcurrant, cassis, cocoa powder and sweet underbrush. Quite round, even lush, on the palate, but the red and dark fruit flavors convey impressive structure and focus thanks to suave tannins and subtle acidity. With air, this developed a sweet cherry flavor, [...]

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Angoves 2004 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Jan 11th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Angoves from Coonawarra, Australia. This vineyard sits atop a slight ridge with the cool aspect allowing long continuous ripening throughout the growing season. The vines are trellised to a single fruiting wire with a cordon pruned to allow balance in the vine’s vigour. The low crop levels in this single vineyard [...]

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