2012 Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium ruby with an intense, fruity nose, this offering from Chile packs an aroma punch, but doesn’t follow through in the finish. Upfront, welcoming aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar and a slight… Read More
Monthly Archive: April, 2014
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2012 Urban Uco Malbec-Tempranillo
A spicy, smoky nose opens up to savoury, cooked blackberry aromas and a pleasant earthiness. Full bodied with rich tannins, this wine has a sharp, warming finish with black fruit and spicy, peppery… Read More
2011 Red Guitar Old Vine Tempranillo Garnacha
Medium bodied with lots of red fruit flavours with a particular focus on fresh raspberries. Smooth and quite dry, this wine also features notes of cherry, spice, and a slight meaty flavours. Soft… Read More
2012 Juan Gil 4
Big and bold in every way, the Juan Gil 4 from 2012 smacks you right away with aromas of cherry, cranberry, tar and spicy, smoky character creeps up. Delivers on the palate with… Read More
2009 Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella
Deep ruby colour with a big, bold bouquet offering up dollops of spice, raisin, cola with hints of charcoal and asphalt. Delivers on the palate as well, with hearty flavours of spice, raisins,… Read More
2010 Lua Nova Em Vinhas Velhas
This big, bold wine from Douro packs a punch! Firm, grippy tannins open up to dense layers of dark fruit, with subtle hints of chocolate mixed in with aromas and flavours of smoke… Read More
2011 Eastdell Pinot Noir
Not a bold wine by any means, but as a light, fruity sipper, this wine delivers. Featuring loads of cherries, red currant and hints of earth and baking spices, this wine would be… Read More
Seth & Riley’s Garage Hard Lemon
Not a bad alternative to common big brands such as Mikes Hard Lemonade, this cooler breezes in at a lighter 4.6% and definately delivers as a patio sipper. Quite simple, with sweet and… Read More
Prime Rib & Douro Red
Whenever you sit down to a nice cut of red meat such as prime rib, you need a strong, robust, tannic red to help elevate the dish. For this meal, I chose one… Read More
2011 Featherstone Four Feathers
This unique offering from Featherstone is an aromatic delight that transforms upon taste. Aromas of lychee, peach, flowers and green apple transform into flavours of citrus, green grass and minerality. Acidity is solid, but the… Read More