Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Are you familiar with the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (in English means Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family in case you were wondering) in Barcelona?  If you’re not, let me tell you something about this church.  They … Continue reading →

I am not scared of monsters.  Monster wines however are a different story.  I expected this to be such a wine and it lived up to that expectation. Just how Sulley was tamed by the little girl Boo in the … Continue reading →

Everyone knows that the reference to a ‘Dark Horse’ means someone or something (for want of a better word) that succeeds unexpectedly usually because little is known of them or they don’t have the ‘ability’ of its peers to be … Continue reading →

It’s a great story, the one about Serafino (Steve) Maglieri and how he came to Australia in 1964 with a suitcase, about $20 in his pocket and a dream to grow grapes and make wine.  Having tasted this wine, I’m … Continue reading →

It would be easy to mention that this wine is named after Sir Robert Menzies, the longest serving Prime Minister in Australia (18 years total).  I could also mention that such a wine is dedicated to the same man who … Continue reading →

Looking back over some of the wines I have posted on social media, it became clear to me I do not drink enough wines from Western Australia. Drinking this wine made me realise exactly what I am missing out on. Now, it … Continue reading →

My brother has developed quite a taste for red wine and he blames me for that.  The upside to this is, he has developed a taste for good quality wine.  When you think about the old adage of, “life’s too … Continue reading →

I’m pretty sure everybody knows this wine.  It’s been around seemingly forever.  I think even Noah picked up a 6 pack to put away for a rainy day. All jokes aside, this has been one of the most consistent wines, … Continue reading →

John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon has been around since 1982 and was produced to be a flagship wine for Wynns Coonawarra Estate.  It is only released in the years when the grapes are of an exceptionally high quality with less than … Continue reading →

I don’t think it is necessary to go into the history of Yalumba.  I could mention they are still family owned, been around for 160 years and now into the 5th generation but you would already know that I’m sure. … Continue reading →