Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

There are three words in the heading that could not be more connected when it comes to wine than ‘Cigar’, ‘Coonawarra’ and ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’.  It is widely known the Coonawarra area has a section where the dirt is commonly referred … Continue reading →

The word ‘courage’ gets used these days mostly to describe somebody’s actions in a positive way where they have shown “the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” (Merriam-Webster) but the original meaning was, … Continue reading →

When I first tasted this wine, I couldn’t help but think, this is Cabernet and a serious one at that.  Don’t get me wrong, there is a seriousness about it but, the more I tasted it (and I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

There is a certain charm to old buildings. I often wonder about the history that has soaked into their walls over time. However, it’s the ‘foundation stone’ upon which they were built, which is what really interests and fascinates me. … Continue reading →

I can remember as a very young kid playing the game, ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf?’ You know, the one where someone is out the front with their back to a group who utter the words, “What’s the time Mr … Continue reading →