Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon
2016 Huntington Estate Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon
I have a lot of books, many of which are biographies. I can vividly remember buying the first volume of a particular book about a famous individual, and not putting it down until I’d read it from front to back … Continue reading
2015 Brand & Sons Sanctuary Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
I am a music fan. I would even go as far as to say that I listen to music more hours in the day than I do watching the nonsense box (television for those who are not familiar with this … Continue reading
2017 Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Many, many years ago, I had to complete a training course as part of being accepted into my current vocation. It was a mixed bunch of people in ages, life experience, skill sets and attitudes. The one thing we all … Continue reading
Brand & Sons Coonawarra Untold Range
Have you ever played poker? Did you know one of the most prized hands you could be dealt is four of a kind? Speaking of four of a kind, have you ever looked closely at the four Kings in a … Continue reading
2020 Robert Stein White Label Riesling
Smoke free zones. They are everywhere these days. They have even made the CBD of Hobart a smoke free zone. Good thing too. How good (and lucky) is it that Robert Stein wines have their own little smoke free zone … Continue reading
2016 Huntington Estate ‘Special Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon
I was talking to someone about this wine and, for some reason, I said Cabaret instead of Cabernet. I must admit to having a bit of a chuckle to myself because I immediately thought of the song ‘Cabaret’ by Liza … Continue reading
2018 Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
I’m pretty sure I have mentioned before that these two varieties make for the perfect couple. They just seem to get on so well together. I know they are not exclusive because both have engaged in ensembles with other varieties … Continue reading
2018 Carillion Origins ‘Block 22’ Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon
The suburb I live in and the suburb next to it are divided by, literally, one street. On one side of the street, the suburb where I live starts. On the other side, the ‘other’ suburb ends. Both are a … Continue reading
2016 Salena Estate ‘BFR’ Riverland Touriga Langrein Cabernet Sauvignon
I don’t swear much. Well, I try not to swear much. However, when I pulled this wine out of the box and felt the weight of the bottle, saw BFR in big letters standing out like dogs you-know-whats on the … Continue reading
Salena Estate ‘Twisted Sticks’ Organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
What a great name to put front and centre on a wine bottle! Twisted Sticks. I love it! Seriously, the name got me in straight away and, when you think about it, that’s what a label and name are supposed … Continue reading
