

96, 96, 96 POINT RATED GOLD MEDAL COONAWARRA CABERNET SAUVIGON SAVE OVER $876
Vintage: | Various |
Source/Region: | Coonawarra, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Red Mixed Dozens |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for long term |
Alcohol Content: | 14.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.60 |
Rating: | 96 |
1x Thompson Steer Coonawarra Shiraz 2021 - 14.50% Alc
This Shiraz delivers vibrant notes of dark-fruits paired with rich red-berry concentrates. Touches of subtle oak and hints of pepper spice complete the palate, supported by fine tannins for a layered finish.
3x Stone Cottage Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - 14.00% Alc
On the palate the wine is full bodied with rich flavour's of blackberry, black berry and a touch of mint. The tannin's are firm but well integrated, providing structure and complexity to the wine, while acidity is balanced and adds freshness to the finish. Perfect for red meat dishes or with strong cheeses.
2x Magarey Lane Coonawarra Shiraz 2022 - 14.50% Alc
This Shiraz delivers notes of dark-fruits paired with rich red-berry concentrates. Touches of subtle oak and hints of pepper spice complete the palate, for a textured and layered finish.
2x Monolith Vintners Monolithic Old Vine Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - 14.50% Alc
A massive intense and enticing nose, the initial hit of exotic fruit once allowed to breathe will mellow. Black berry and dark cherry are the dominant character whilst varietal character of cassis is also very evident. The French oak influence is still evident despite its age and highlights the quality of the new large format oak used. Concentrated, tremendous texture and depth are hallmarks of this wine. The great richness which comes from black fruits flavours is immense, brooding and dense. The age of the wine is evident through notes of earth and leather saddle although the fruit is just so potent that they are just a side show. This style of wine requires decanting and time to breathe to soften prior to consuming although will be cellared prior to release the wine has the fruit, alcohol and tannin structure to ensure cellaring for many more years where it will continue to evolve.
2x Jim Brand The Pursuit Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - 14.50%
Bright red fruit of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon bursts out of the blocks. The red berry and high-end florals lift with a subtle cedary oak character.
2x Peter Thompson Coonawarra Merlot 2019 - 14.00% Alc
This delicious merlot has a deep purple bright red hue. With mulberry, plum, earthy notes with a subtle vanillin and chocolate note aroma. The palate is rich black cherry flavours with a hint of leather, finishing with a rich round mouthfeel. A delightful Merlot.
Monolith Vintners Monolith Old Vine Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
96 Point Rated - Australian WIne Showcase Magazine
95 Point Rated & 5 Stars - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"An opulent rendition of the variety, showing cassis, tobacco, cumin and cedar characters on the nose, leading to a wonderfully flavoursome palate offering excellent weight and presence. Tannins are chalky and in abundance, making the wine firmly structured with a lengthy, brooding finish. At its best: now to 2034. $300.00. Dec 2024."
Thompson Steer Coonawarra Shiraz 2021
96 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"It's gorgeously fruited and inviting on the nose showing black/blueberry, rich floral and cedary oak characters with a hint of dried herb complexity. The palate is superbly concentrated and weighted, offering plush texture backed by fine-grained tannins, finishing impressively long and satisfying. Wonderfully composed and styled, offering terrific drinking. At its best: 2038. $85.00. January 2023.""Red fruit fragrances with floral lift and a good line of red and blue fruit flavours with a boldness of oak and silky tannins."
Stone Cottage Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
91 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"It's beautifully ripe and inviting on the nose, showing blackcurrant, game, olive and toasted spice aromas. The palate displays good weight and fine texture, well supported by balanced tannins, making it structured and elegantly dry. At its best: now to 2030."
Magarey Lane Coonawarra Shiraz 2022
95 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
"Wonderfully ripe and enticing, the wine shows blackberry, cake spice, cedar, game and dark chocolate aromas on the nose, leading to a concentrated palate displaying plump mouthfeel backed by layers of silky tannins, finishing long and opulent. At its best: now to 2040"
94 Point Rated - Wine Showcase Magazine
93 Point Rated - Ken Gargett Winepilot
"From a single vineyard in Coonawarra, and a top vintage, the colour here is a near black hue. It is a ripe and chocolatey style with notes of black olives, cloves, blackberries, plums and of course, chocolate. There is good focus throughout, through to fine, sleek tannins. Good balance and terrific persistence. This is delicious drinking now and surely at least over the next six to eight years."
Jim Brand The Pursuit Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
96 Point Rated Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot
"From a vineyard planted around 1985, neighbouring the famous railway line between Coonawarra and Penola, maturation was for almost two years in French oak, 30% new. For me, one of the stars of this year’s releases and certainly, hands down, the top value offering. Shades of opaque purple, this is still very young, though absolutely gorgeous. Approachable, with spicy notes, mulberries, cassis, blackberries, mint and tobacco leaves – a really impressive example of Coonawarra supported by firm and abundant tannins, impeccable balance and a fine lingering finish with the intensity maintained throughout. A stunning Coonawarra Cabernet which will drink beautifully over the next decade or two. Wines like this would make Jim very proud of what his family is achieving."
96 Point Rated, Sam Kim Wine Orbit
96 Points Matt, Wine Review Simple
94 Points Wine Showcase Magazine
92 Point Rated Ray Jordan Wine Pilot
"Bright red fruit of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon bursts out of the blocks. The red berry and high-end florals lift with a subtle cedary oak character. The palate is still quite tight as the influence of the 24 months in mostly French oak has an initial impact. Fine chalky tannins and neatly balanced oak complement the intense and concentrated fruit delivered with medium weight."
Monolith Vintners Monolith Old Vine Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Gold Medal
Australian WIne Showcase Magazine
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