Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

2017 Huntington Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Tony Peters

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 →

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Brand & Sons Coonawarra Untold Range

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Tony Peters

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 →

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2020 Robert Stein White Label Riesling

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Tony Peters

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 →

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2016 Huntington Estate ‘Special Reserve’ Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Tony Peters

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 →

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2018 Huntington Estate Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tony Peters

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 →

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2018 Carillion Origins ‘Block 22’ Wrattonbully Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Tony Peters

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 →

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2016 Salena Estate ‘BFR’ Riverland Touriga Langrein Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Peters

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 →

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Salena Estate ‘Twisted Sticks’ Organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Tony Peters

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 →

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2016 Angullong Orange Region Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Tony Peters

Recently I had a conversation with a young bloke who knew I was into wine.  He told me Cabernet was his go-to wine.  Two things surprised me about the comment.  Firstly, a young bloke talking about wine instead of beer, … Continue reading →

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2017 Hastwell & Lightfoot McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Tony Peters

I read somewhere that McLaren Vale is not so well known for its Cabernet Sauvignon.  I have to admit, I can’t remember where I read it, but Shiraz and Grenache were the main red varieties given the most focus in … Continue reading →

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