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Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of red wine grapes. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climates from Coonawarra in Australia to Washinton State in the USA. Cabernet Sauvignon became internationally recognized through its proven performance in Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. From France, the grape spread across Europe and to all corners of the New World where it found new homes in places like California's Santa Cruz Mountains, Napa Valley, New Zealand's Hawkes Bay Australia's Margaret River region, and Chile's Maipo Valley and Colchagua. For most of the 20th century, it was the world's most widely planted premium red wine grape until it was surpassed by often slandered Merlot grape in the 1990s.
Despite its prominence in the industry, Cabernet Sauvignon is a relatively new variety, the product of a chance crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon blanc during the 17th century in France. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation—the grapes have thick skins and the vines are hardy and naturally low yielding, budding late to avoid frost and resistant to viticultural hazards such as rot and insects—and to its consistent presentation of structure and flavours which express the typical character of the variety. Familiarity and ease of pronunciation have helped to sell Cabernet Sauvignon wines to consumers, even when from unfamiliar wine regions. Its widespread popularity has also contributed to criticism of the grape as a "colonizer" that takes over wine regions at the expense of native grape varieties.
The classic profile of this king of grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be full-bodied wines with high tannins and noticeable acidity that contributes to the wine's aging potential. In cooler climates, Cabernet Sauvignon tends to produce wines with blackcurrant notes that can be accompanied by green bell pepper notes, mint and cedar which will all become more pronounced as the wine ages. In more moderate climates the blackcurrant notes are often seen with black cherry and black olive notes while in very hot climates the currant flavors can veer towards the over-ripe and "jammy" side.
A classic Australian blend of Cabernet & Shiraz from the Macaw Creek Vineyard. Ripe cassis & mint from the Cabernet & blackberry/plum from the Shiraz fruit are evident in this wine with a hint of vanillin oak. A full bodied style with fine tannin & rich fruit weight.
The Guesser Red is a vegan friendly, biodynamic organically grown blend of Shiraz, Grenache, & Cabernet Sauvignon that offers fantastic value drinking.
Bright red berry fruits aromas with a touch of spice, mocha and plum.
Soft and juicy, showing generous fruit with a luscious finish.
An easy drinking McLaren Vale red that is ideal for a range of occasions.
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89 / 100 - James Suckling
Surprisingly, "Baronesc". Its 4 months of barrel aging only tames its' robust and youthful palate.
Intense purple color with cherry red hues. Fresh nose with plum, cherry and smooth red peppers notes from Cabernet and Merlot. Combined notes with roasted coffee, coconut, honey and vanilla notes given by the French and American oak barrel. Fresh and round- mouth wine with a final astringent touch.
91pts - James Halliday
On the nose blackcurrant/ cassis & herbal notes intertwined with delicate whiffs of char (from the oak barrels). On the palate blackcurrant & blackberry over powdery tannins, spice & tar. This wine has great length & structure where the fruit more than matches the fine tannin structure. Another terrific Bosworth Cabernet.
"... good colour, line & length, with cassis/blackcurrant juicy fruit lifting the finish as much as tannins." - James Halliday
A bargain priced Cabernet Sauvignon with an impressive string of awards!
• Top 100 Wines in Victoria – VIC100 Wine Show
• Gold Medal - Melbourne International Wine Show
An elegant, text book 100% Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon displaying prominent blackcurrant flavours combined with savoury spice & fine tannins.
2016 – Gold Medal at Melbourne International Wine Competition
2017 – Gold Medal at International Cool Climate Wine Show (2015 Vintage)
2017 – Bronze Medal at Yarra Valley Wine Show (2015 Vintage)
2017 – Bronze Medal at Perth Royal Wine Show (2015 Vintage)
2016 – Top 100 Wines in Victoria at VIC100
2016 – Silver Medal at International Cool Climate Awards
2016 – Silver Medal at Yarra Valley Wine Show
An intense "Claret" style from Saint Macaire. Merlot is dominant with 70% in the blend along with Cabernet Sauvignon. Ample & rich with good body & classically balanced. Rounded, fruity flavours of kirsch, blackberry & vanilla with a lovely nose of rose petals & anise with a touch of blueberry. A lingering, long finish.
Produced in the Aude valley, this 100% Sauvignon benefits from a climate influenced both by the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, producing a fruity wine full of citrus and apple, with nicely balanced acidity and a delicious finish.
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92 / 100 - James Suckling
Deep red cherry color with violet rim. Fresh nose, with wild berries and dark fruits aromas. The oak is very well integrated into the wine, providing well layered high toast coffee notes that show a soft aging in oak barrels. In the mouth, it tastes rounded, powerful and elegant.
