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Cabernet Sauvignon
HLCS
Region: Australia, Langhorne Creek
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: A collaboration of industry veterans Ben Glaetzer, Scott Collet, Grant Tilbrook and Nick Keukenmeester who have developed Heartland into an award-winning winery, since producing the first vintage in 2001. They embrace the best Australian fruits and create wines of balance and texture with a uniquely Australian identity.
Tasting notes: Deep ruby colour. Aromas of freshly crushed berries stand out, supported by cinnamon and fennel. An ample palate of bright fruit is complimented by solid tannins with a fine, long finish.
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LMBCS
Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: In 1842 a 32-year-old Blacksmith, Christian Auricht, arrived from Prussia with his wife and four children. He settled in the new village of Langmeil and established a forge in what was to become a thriving trading post. His original smithy remains to this day and is a feature of the winery’s heritage setting.
Tasting notes: Medium to deep crimson with purple hues. A rich and lifted nose of blueberry, blackcurrant and black olive, with a hint of cedar, liquorice and sweet spices adding to the complexity. Bright and rich berry fruits coat the palate and combine with brambly spice, hints of black olive and liquorice. Full-bodied with velvety, fine-grained tannins adding to the structure which flows through the long, fruity and spicy finish.
Awards
Vintage 2020
LMJCS18
Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Langmeil’s history dates back to 1842 and the winery now draws on Barossa’s cultural beginnings and combines it with world-class winemaking. Its flagship, Freedom Shiraz, comes from what is believed to be the oldest Shiraz vines in the world, dating back to 1843. Old Barossan vines are a trademark of the winery, as are Chief Winemaker, Paul Lindner’s minimal intervention techniques.
Tasting notes: Deep crimson with purple hues. Lifted blackcurrant and blueberry aromas entwine with biscuity French oak, hints of liquorice and savoury, black olive notes. Bright, juicy and rich blue fruits flow onto the palate which is medium to full-bodied. Briary spice, black olive and cedary hints add to the mix with a touch of new oak sweetness and silky tannins to add complexity to the fruity and velvety finish.
Awards
Robert Parker Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski 2021 - 94 Points
Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2021 - Gold
The Real Review - Huon Hooke 2021 - 93 Points
SARCS
Region: Chile, Maipo
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state-of-the-art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile. In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers. Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting notes: Lively, bright and intense cherry red. Fruit-driven nose, ripe cherries, figs, ripe plums with hints of spices like cinnamon, clove and vanilla. Good structure in the mouth, with smooth, round tannins. Long persistence.
Award: Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2015 - Silver Medal
SAGRCS
Region: Chile, Maipo
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state-of-the-art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile. In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers. Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
Tasting notes: Balance and complexity from selected grapes with extended barrel and bottle ageing. Deep cherry red in colour, a warm inviting nose of damson and cherry is followed by the gentlest texture imaginable. Aromas of prunes, chocolate, some notes of Menthol characteristic from the Valley and toasted oak are also obvious. The palate is well structured with firm tannins.
SASGCS
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Santa Gloria is a leading brand from the award-winning Santa Alicia Winery. David González, an inveterate perfectionist with thirty years' experience, is Santa Alicia's chief winemaker producer. Much of the grapes for this wine are sourced from the Maipo region, which surrounds Chile's capital Santiago. The Central Valley region runs for 400km south of Santiago, where plantings are dominated by the well-known "international varieties".
Santa Alicia is a past winner of 'Chilean Winery of the Year.
Tasting notes: Deep ruby red colour, this Cabernet has intense ripe red fruits on the nose with notes of eucalyptus. On the palate, it is rounded with sweet tannins and flavours of ripe cherry, plum and chocolate.
SASGCSQ
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state of the art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers. Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.
Tasting notes: A thick, rich, brooding Cabernet, nominated 'Best Buy' in the Wine & Spirits magazine. Deliciously complex, rich and polished, exhibiting rich plum, blackberry and spice, with hints of chocolate and vanilla. Complete and elegantly styled, this brilliant Chilean is ripe with well integrated tannins.
Awards
91 points - Wine & Spirits Best Buy
Gold Medal - Mundus Vini, Germany
Gold Medal - Selection Mondiales des Vins Canada
WSCS
Region: Australia, McLaren Vale
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Started by the late Doug Collet in 1973, Woodstock in McLaren Vale has always had an eye on the future. As well as red, white and rose wines, Woodstock has a ken focus on fortified wines too. When his son and current owner, Scott took over in 1982, the tradition has continued with fine wine making from the old vines on the property. Ben Glaetzer is now the chief winemaker with Scott managing vines – a winning team as shown by the Heartland range. Woodstock has enjoyed a strong reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon since 1982. Situated in the higher and cooler end of the Vale, Woodstock is the perfect home for the Cabernet Sauvignon variety. Warm, sunny days with cool gully and evening sea breezes ensure the Cabernet fruit ripens well and retains its natural acidity.
Winemaking process: There are four blocks of Cabernet on the Estate... each providing a unique character to the wine. Low yielding old vines from our Honey Hut block provide palate weight, Block 3 vines provide a hearty backbone, our “Pineless” Block provides lifted berry characters enhanced by the Creek Block’s added leafiness. Yields range from 6 to 10 tonnes per hectare. Small berries with ample fermentation time on skins result in great colour and tannin structure. This wine was matured for just over 14 months in 13% new oak and the rest in 2 to 3 year old carefully selected American and French oak to provide softness and complexity.
Tasting notes: Classic leafy Cabernet aromas, with alluring hints of cedar and spice bouquet. Evolving flavours of juicy blackberries, rhubarb, eucalypt, toasty oak and mint combine with a rich, fleshy middle palate to create a balanced, savoury finish that lingers. This wine has bright acid and firm yet elegant tannins, which provide complexity and roundness.
Reviews: James Halliday - Australian Wine Companion 2013 - Rating 93: 'Strong purple-crimson; a generous, medium-bodied wine with bitter chocolate characters signalling the region, the black and redcurrant fruit even more enthusiastic with its message. Very attractive wine. Exceptional value.'
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CASYELCS
Region: Australia
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Classic and velvety, with notes of juicy blackcurrants, sweet mocha and spice. This Cabernet Sauvignon is fragrant and rich. A fragrant aroma of red fruits, blackcurrants, blackberries and sweet mocha fills the nose.
HLDCCS
Region: Australia, Langhorne Creek
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: A collaboration of industry veterans Ben Glaetzer, Scott Collet, Grant Tilbrook and Nick Keukenmeester who have developed Heartland into an award-winning winery, since producing the first vintage in 2001. They embrace the best Australian fruits and create wines of balance and texture with a uniquely Australian identity.
Tasting notes:
Look for layers of dark fruit that build in the glass with ever sip. This is complimented by black spice, olive tapenade and dried herbs and offset with chalky tannins and a rock-solid structure.Reviews
Ken Gargett - Wine Pilot - 94 Points: "Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 - Another superb Langhorne Creek red, this is all class. Old vine Cabernet is harvested at night in order not to lose any freshness. Initial skin contact and seven days cool ferment on the same yeasts as used for the Shiraz. The wine is hand-plunged three times daily. Maturation then occurs in oak hogsheads, 75% new, for 14 months. Ben Glaetzer has been quoted as suggesting that this might be the finest vintage he has experienced from the region. It shows. Opaque red in colour, this has notes of dried herbs, leather and animal skins with tobacco leaf, blackberries and cloves. Seamless, juicy and concentrated, it is finely balanced with satiny tannins. Gorgeous on the palate. This is fabulous stuff now but has many years ahead of it, if you prefer hiding some away in the cellar."
Tony Love - Halliday Wine Companion - 94 Points: "Ripe cabernet aromas from the outset. A full-bodied and chocolate-rich palate, fleshy and grapey as well. There's a blueberry and licorice pop to the mid palate as the wine opens with a little time in a decanter. Will gather more interest in its expression over the next 5 years."
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WSCLCS
Region: Australia, McLaren Vale
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Started by the late Doug Collet in 1973, Woodstock in McLaren Vale has always had an eye on the future. As well as red, white and rose wines, Woodstock has a ken focus on fortified wines too. When his son and current owner, Scott took over in 1982, the tradition has continued with fine wine making from the old vines on the property. Ben Glaetzer is now the chief winemaker with Scott managing vines – a winning team as shown by the Heartland range.
Tasting notes: This wine has a synergy between structure, tannins and fruit. The rich middle palate has generous dark fruit flavours with savoury richness of dark chocolate, fresh Cuban cigars, and spices. The lingering tannins are medium dry, balancing the lush fruit on the palate. A long refined finish makes this wine ideal with a hearty meal.
Awards: James Halliday Australian Wine Companion – 2016 Edition Woodstock Collett Lane Cabernet Sauvignon - Rating 95: 'Deep colour; tasted 15 months prior to its release in Apr '16, it is a very good cabernet in the making, all its components in balance: potent cassis fruit, firm, but not dry, tannins, and good oak. No hesitation in giving it gold medal points, for its balance and freshness ensure its long term future.'
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CASLCS
Region: Australia, Wrattonbully
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Made from exceptional parcels of grapes, the Casella family's 'Limited Release' range aims to show the ability of Australia's best wine regions. This was made in in the up-and-coming Wrattonbully region. Here, a cool climate gives grapes a luxurious ripening period.
Tasting notes: Beautifully poised with an even balance of primary fruitcake flavours on the foundation of secondary cigar box, chocolate flavours giving this wine soft tannin notes portraying the finish of a classic well-structured Cabernet.
This red wine has notes of blackcurrant, vanilla and cedar. Deep, rich Cabernet Sauvignon with soft, fine tannins.
Food pairing: Decant for an hour and serve at room temperature with lamb or cellar for a decade.
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards
International Wine & Spirit Competition Award 2016 - Gold
FSPACS
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Deep red in colour with aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants, this wine has a palate rich in dark fruit flavours with a long finish and subtle hints of spice.
KJMGcs
Region: U.S.A., California
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Dark and bold, with explosive cherry and blackberry flavours that bring out the best in anything hearty.
Look forward to a red wine full of aromas and flavours of black cherry with just a hint of black liquorice. The finish will add notes of chocolate, vanilla, and just a touch of toast.
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KJVRcs
Region: U.S.A., California, Sonoma County
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Aromas of lush black cherry, blackberry and cassis draw you in. Round, rich seamless tannins provide a robust backbone and supple mid-palate. Notes of cedar, vanilla and a hint of mocha linger on the finish.
PLMCS
Region: Australia, Barossa Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: The Mentor is a rich, deeply coloured wine that exhibits a bouquet of violet and cassis and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate shows the substance of Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon and finishes with great length.
Awards
Royal Queensland Wine Awards 2023 - Gold Medal
Barossa Wine Show 2022 - Gold Medal
Perth Royal Wine Awards 2022 - Gold Medal
Royal Sydney Show 2022 - Gold Medal
JamesHalliday Awards 2021 - Gold Medal
Chine Wine and Spirit Awards 2020 - Gold Medal
Barossa Wine Show 2020 - Gold Medal
Barossa Wine Show 2020 - Trophy
Jamessuckling.com 2020 - 92 Points
James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2020 - Gold Medal
James Halliday Cabernet Challenge 2020 - Trophy
James Halliday Wine Companion 2020 - 95 Points
Reviews
Natalie McLean, 2017 - 94 Points: "A gorgeously aromatic Cabernet with deep colour and a mind-blowing velvety texture on the palate. There is also small amounts of Merlot, Shiraz and Malbec grapes in the blend. Rich, supple and full-bodied with aromas of dark fruit and smoke. Pair with duck or game meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef, rare steak, grilled meats, game."
www.ottawawinejournal.com - 93 Points: "Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review: All mint, muscle and strength. Gorgeous black and blue fruit with lifted notes of Worcestershire sauce and candied flowers."
Janes Staples Certified Sommelier - 93 Points: "Aromatic ripe red berries, with a luxurious palate that unfolds in layers of ripe fruit, savoury herbs and mint. Well-balanced with good acidity. Would be wonderful with your next prime rib. Great gift wine for a Cab lover."
DRNCS
Region: Argentina, Mendoza
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Novecento Wines is a wine meant for the new generations of consumers. The wines of Novecento Wines are notoriously young, fresh and fruity. They are genuine, friendly in the mouth and easy to drink. Vineyards were planted in 1960. Trellis vine, watered through furrows with meltwater. Implanted in stony good-drainage soil in an area with a wide temperature range between day and night. The land is 900 m above sea level. These vineyards are characterised by excellent sunlight typical of this wine region. The vineyard yield is 7 tons/ha.
Tasting notes: This wine appears in a deep red with brick-red reflections in the glass, revealing its wonderful bouquet with the aromas of blackcurrants, which are underlined by spicy hints. This perfectly balanced red wine is carried by its round tannins and a wonderful freshness. The juicy fruit is followed in the finale by a fine, woody spice.
JCBPLCS
Region: France, Bourgogne
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: “Vins de France” can be produced throughout the whole of France using grapes harvested exclusively within its borders. This quite new appellation (2009) allows for a greater liberty in winemaking compared to the appellation system. It is a great opportunity for our winemaker to express his skills with a wine with a steady style and unique personality.Winemaking process: The grapes are machine harvested and the bunches are de-stemmed before undergoing a period of cold maceration to increase extract of colour. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 8-10 days at controlled temperatures, with a daily pumping over of the juice. The malolactic fermentation follows and the wine is kept in tanks for 4-6 months before bottling.
Tasting notes: Bright red with purple highlights. Vegetal flavours with nice fruity notes (black berries). Sunny, rich and well-balanced, this wine presents intense black fruit aromas. Silky tannins with a nice persistent finish.
Food pairing: Ideal with grilled or marinated poultry dishes, red meats with Mediterranean vegetables, a leg of lamb with rosemary.
WSCBCS
Region: Australia, McLaren Vale
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Started by the late Doug Collet in 1973, Woodstock in McLaren Vale has always had an eye on the future. As well as red, white and rose wines, Woodstock has a ken focus on fortified wines too. When his son and current owner, Scott took over in 1982, the tradition has continued with fine wine making from the old vines on the property. Ben Glaetzer is now the chief winemaker with Scott managing vines – a winning team as shown by the Heartland range. Woodstock Estate was purchased by the Collett Family in 1973, upon which stood a small 19th century cottage. Nestled in amongst the eucalypt trees, an old orchard and a small amount of vineyards, this cottage has been home to various members of the Collett family for nearly 50 years, while the winery and vineyards have gradually developed in the surrounding land. 43 rows of Cabernet Sauvignon vines were planted next to this cottage in 1976, replacing an old orchard. Since then, this Cabernet has thrived, producing bold wine with natural acidity and firm tannin structure. This wine pays homage to the old Woodstock cottage and the vineyards surrounding it.
Winemaking process: The 45 year old Cottage Block Cabernet Sauvignon vines produce small bunches of sparse little marble-like berries. We harvest the fruit just prior to achieving full ripeness, ensuring that a degree of herbaceous varietal character is retained in our wine. The fruit is destemmed and crushed into stainless steel fermenters where it remains to ferment for approximately 5 days, pumped over twice daily. This results in great colour and tannin structure without bitterness or over extracted character. Maturation in seasoned oak hogsheads allows tannins to soften over time, providing richness and complexity. McLaren Vale is famous for generous middle-palate flavours in Shiraz, but this character also shines through in this Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting notes: Bold tannin and unexpected mid - palate richness. The wine shows distinctive blackcurrant and subtle mulberry on the nose with hints of herbaceous tomato leaf character. The palate provides a harmonious balance between bright purple fruit and chocolate with mature oak derived savoury olive tapenade - like complexity.
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SRTACS
Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Terra Andina wines constantly received awards from the Annual Wines of Chile Awards. The wines were also featured in Food & Wine magazine as well as NBC's TV show as "Best Wine Value". Acquired in 2001 by the Claro wine group, Terra Andina is an innovator within the Chilean wine industry. By blending grapes from different valleys with different micro-climates and soil conditions, Terra Andina takes full advantage of the richness and diversity of the different regions. The brand’s style lies on the production of expressive wines, which hold the traditional harmony and subtlety of the old world, while highlighting the warm concentration of fruity expressions of new world terroirs.
Tasting notes: This Chilean wine is smooth, full bodied, and like the Andes Mountains it comes slightly untamed. You can expect notes of black cherry, dark chocolate and vanilla. Bursting with flavours and aromas of cherry and vanilla.
VINSBSCS
Region: Australia
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Classic Cabernet Sauvignon showing blackcurrant, mint, cinnamon spice and everything nice. Tastes like dark chocolate cherry ripe.
SGCSQE
Region: Chile
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Deep, bright ruby red colour. Fresh red fruits reminiscent of berries, plums, and cherries. Pleasant finish, medium mouthfeel and gentle tannins.
GCCS
Ripe blackberry and cherry aromas follow through onto the palate, framing mint and dark chocolate complexity.
Fine silky rounded tannins and delightfully lively pomegranate-like acidity contribute to the volume and weight of fruit exploding across the palate, lending tremendous depth and length of flavour.
GCGCS
A bold, concentrated, powerfully polished Cabernet, to be a timeless reflection of the most admired of the noble varietals.
The nose shows layers of dark berries, ripe blackcurrant, mint and hints of chocolate, whilst the full body is sure to impress.
A solidly serious and age-worthy wine grown on the slopes of the Simonsberg