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Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon comes exclusively from the distinguished Rutherford Bench terroir, from hand-selected vineyard parcels under the ownership of Beaulieu Vineyard It is matured for 21 months in 100% French oak barrels (80% first-fill) The wine expresses an exquisitely bright and vibrant fresh blackcurrant aroma, that could easily belong to a top Saint-Julien from a top vintage Like its counterparts in Bordeaux, it also evokes nuances of summer vineyard footpath dust (the famous Rutherford Dust note), juicy blackberries and woodland glade wild raspberries straight off the cane On the palate, it has a rich, rounded, velvety nature, with fabulously decadent texture to the tannins, and everything is enlivened by vibrant fruit concentration and harmonious balance This legendary wine could evolve in the cellar for decades, and yet is irresistibly delicious already Crack on!

Deep ruby red with a nose of intense aromas of fresh red fruit like cherries, intermingled with a subtle note of oak that is perfectly integrated in the wine Good acidity balances this wine with a concentrated palate that achieves a good balance between the alcohol level, body and tannins Smooth texture and a long finish

Fresh aromas of blackcurrants and violets, together with complex notes of tobacco leaf, cedar and graphite Enjoyable while young, it has sufficient structure to develop greater complexity with cellaring

A selection of less than the top 1% of Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon production, and only made in top years, the John Riddoch Limited Release has a deep, dense colour, and pure, fragrant, concentrated aromas of blackcurrant fruit with suggestions of eucaluptus and baked earth With super-refined texture on the palate, it has fabulous succulence and easiness, with only a hint of 'edge' to the tannin - although there is nothing to get in the way of enjoying this immediately This has the precision and sophistication of the most premium echelons of Bordeaux, however its silky finesse brings Burgundy to mind Essentially, it is itself: a fabulous wine that testifies eloquently to its vineyard origin, and to the expert hand that raised and fashioned it While this will impress straight away, it could also be cellared for 15 years or longer

Full and herbaceous flavours of fresh peach with a hint of white pepper and aromatic orange blossom, combine with vibrant fruity flavours from the South of Italy

This wine has a complex nose of mint, blackcurrant and chocolate and the palate is juicy and ripe There is a good layer of toasty oak in the background to complement the black cherry and cassis fruit flavours and grippy mid-palate tannin Very long, clean and elegant on the finish

Light golden in colour with a delicate mousse and a vibrant nose showing orchard fruits, stone fruits and orange zest, with floral notes of fresh violet On the palate the wine feels generous and rounded with red cherry, ripe strawberry and red apple, alongside a darker, slatey mineral character, notes of freshly baked pastry and sweet spices, leading to a complex, long finish

Benchmark and elegant Coonawarra Cabernet with intense and generous black fruit aromas with hints of chocolate, eucalyptus and mint

A quintessentially classic Cabernet Sauvignon, with complex aromas of black cherry, blueberry, dark chocolate and a touch of cedar Round and richly textured with a long, opulent finish

A naturally produced wine with a funky blackcurrant and green pepper character, well structured and a touch rustic on the finish

Ripe red berry, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are complimented by hints of mint and on the palate The wine has fine tannins with a long, mocha finish According to the winemaker, the source of the mint character is attributed to the airborne transfer from the Eucalyptus trees, which border this specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, to the grape berries The berries' outer wax layer adsorbs eucalyptol, the compound responsible for the aroma, released into the air by the trees It subsequently becomes dissolved during the fermentation process, which takes place on the skins, giving the wine a minty character unique to this vineyard

The nose exhibits classic Cabernet aromatics of blackcurrant leaf, violets and cigar box with an interesting twist of cooking spice and mustard seed These lovely savoury notes are followed through onto the palate but with an underlying sweet blackcurrant and mulberry fruitiness that builds as the wine evolves in your glass The initially cedary tannins start early and give the wine incredible length An intriguing fennel note starts adds freshness and lift to the long and lingering finish

Complex aromas of succulent black cherries, new oak, coffee, woodsmoke and butter lift from the glass The first impression on taking a sip is of lovely intensity and roundness, beautiful velvety texture and oak that while present, is superbly well-integrated into the wine's other attributes This is full-bodied and succulent in character with a beautiful overall sense of refinement It's drinking well now, and will continue to do so for at least another seven years

A refined Chenin Blanc with aromas of tropical fruit, pear and green apple leading to a delightfully fresh palate layered with minerality and a lingering finish