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Springfield Estate WHOLE BERRY Cabernet Sauvignon Robertson RSA |
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Where it's from:
South Africa, Robertson
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£125.88
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12 x 75 cl |
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Soft & Supple Reds |
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A delicious mouthful of concentrated flavour, full of red berries, cassis and spice with a backbone that gives it a classic edge. (12 x 75 cl)
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South Africa, Robertson |
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Springfield Estate |
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124682 |
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Springfield Estate WHOLE BERRY Cabernet Sauvignon Robertson RSA
Description: Tasting Note Fresh, bright and elegant with an abundance of pure, blackcurrant fruit and even a touch of Bordeaux-like herbaceousness. Ripe and juicy, there is a warmth to the palate but the overall feel is full of zip, zest and life. Fantastic stuff. A bit about Springfield Estate Brother and sister team Abrie and Jeanette Bruwer are the complete opposite of your typical university trained have-cultured-yeast-will-travel flying winemakers. Self-taught with a profound love of the arid, rocky, unforgiving Robertson terroir that they call home, the Bruwers make wines that have a distinct sense of place. These are wines hewn from the ground rather than made to a recipe in a lab and Springfield is now one of the first names to appear on any list of ‘Top SA Wineries’. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £70.04
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Tombacco Cabernet Sauvignon BARRIQUE Veneto DOC
Description: This classic Cabernet Sauvignon is a superb example of a classic varietal at its best. The wine is medium bodied with a fresh berry fruit aroma and a palate rich with blackcurrant flavours. The finish is soft, generous and lingering. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £47.59
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Berri Estates Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia
Description: A rich, full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon made using fruit mostly from the warm Riverland and Murray Darling regions. After harvest the wine is traditionally fermented in stainless steel to extract the maximum colour and fruit from the grapes. Once in the winery a short period of contact with oak follows to give a subtle light oak dimension on the palate. Full of sweet blackcurrant and cherry fruit flavours this great Cabernet Sauvignon is backed on the finish by ripe tannins. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £80.88
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McGuigan GENUS 4 Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley
Description: Deep purple coloured Cabernet Sauvignon with a berry fruit and buttery toasted coffee oak dominating the nose. A full bodied fleshy round wine with a soft tannin structure it is displaying Blueberry fruit and toasted French oak on the palate to produce a supple rich wine. The ripe Cabernet fruit was harvested predominantly from old vine located in the Upper Hunter Valley. Machine harvested at night and transported to the Pokolbin Winery, the grapes were crushed and cold soaked for 5 days prior to inoculation with Bordeaux Red yeast. The ferment was allowed to warm to 28 degrees and as a result produced the warm secondary alcohols that give the wine mid palate sweetness. Next, the wine was matured in one and two year old French oak for 12 months prior to being transferred to stainless steel, ready for bottling. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £56.36
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Plantagenet GREAT SOUTHERN Cabernet Sauvignon Western Australia
Description: Plantagenet Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon is an intense and deep red colour. Aromas of blueberries and sweet raspberries combine with smoky oak characters on the nose. On the palate intense berry flavours are supported by soft and silky tannins. The wine finishes long and fresh with hints of spicy oak. The Plantagenet winery is located in the Mount Barker township, a sub-district of the Great Southern region in Western Australia. The area is famous for its premium quality wine production, the cool-climate ensuring the slow ripening of the grapes which enhances fruit composition and flavours. Plantagenet’s five vineyards are located to the south and west of the town. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £95.48
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Concha y Toro ISLA NEGRA Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Chile
Description: This hand harvested blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comes from selected vineyards of the Central Valley. Aged 6 months wine maker Adolfo Hurtado considered: 'This is a red dual varietal made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, two varieties which naturally complement and enhance each other. Bright ruby red in colour, it has a robust, fruit-filled aroma of plums, berries and cherries with traces of soft vanilla and chocolate on the finish. This is a medium bodied and harmonious wine with soft tannins and a gratifying aftertaste.' (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £59.78
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Mount Horrocks Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Clare Valley South Australia
Description: Bright, crimson red with youthful purple hues, this is a very fragrant wine showing perfumes of fresh berries and spicy oak on the nose. On the palate, it has flavours of currants, mint and tea leaf with finesse and length from the French oak. Time in the bottle has allowed the warm, generous fruit, the spicy oak and elegant tannins to knit together well and the result is a beautifully balanced wine with tremendous depth and length. This wine is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of 10% Merlot from the Clare Valley here the varieties were matured separately in barriques, of which 35% was new French oak, for 18 months.Mount Horrocks Wines is operated by proprietor/winemaker Stephanie Toole, who restricts production to approximately 4,500 cases per annum in order to achieve her aims of quality and single vineyard expression. Stephanie describes her wines as 'essentially hand made food wines with emphasis on structure as well as generous fruit flavours'. 50% of fruit used in Mount Horrocks wines is estate grown, the rest is sourced from highly respected Watervale growers Peter and Yvonne Peglidis, who produce the highest quality un-irrigated fruit. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £206.99
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Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley California
Description: At 90 years of age, Robert Mondavi remains the global emissary for these wine. His vision was to create wines in California that belong in the company of the great wines of the world. Robert Mondavi is known for producing hand-crafted wines of distinct style. Representing the best of California wine growing regions, including the legendary Napa Valley, each of the wines offers unique qualities and characteristics. Robert Mondavi Winery is located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. The first major winery built in Napa Valley in the post-Prohibition era, Robert Mondavi Winery helped establish the foundation for the modern-day California wine business. Its mission-style architecture, with the expansive archway and bell tower designed by Cliff May, has become an enduring landmark that evokes California's winemaking history. Mondavi selected the majority of the grapes from the center of Napa Valley, a region well known for producing intensely flavoured Cabernet family grape varieties. The balance of sunny days and cool, foggy nights in Napa Valley is perfect for developing complex, ripe flavours and supple tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon. A range of soils-from alluvial to lean volcanic-contributes to the diverse flavours in this wine. Mondavi chose 35% of the grapes from the Oakville AVA, including 33% from Robert Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard, and 22% from the Stags Leap District AVA, including 7% from Robert Mondavi Wappo Hill Vineyard. The balance of the grapes came from the Rutherford AVA and other Napa Valley vineyards. Ripe dark berry, spice, violet and chocolate weave through the aromas and smooth, velvety flavours of this Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. These rich, expressive flavours come from the soils and climates of vineyards located primarily in the geographic center of Napa Valley. Firm tannins support the abundant fruit character and give the wine excellent length on the palate. Fermentation with both cultured and native yeast strains gives layers of nuance to the wine, and extended skin contact intensifies varietal complexity and softens tannins. Finally, Mondavi aged the wine in French oak chateau barrels for over 18 months to enhance the lush texture and add spicy oak accents to this wine. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £252.46
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Caliterra TRIBUTE Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: This wine offers great value for money. Caliterra Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep red colour. Intense berry aromas softened by sweet spicy notes and toasty nuances on the palate. Full bodied and a long finish with complex flavours of toasty oak and cherries. Ideal with pasta and hearty sauces, casseroles or 'saucy steak'. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £61.99
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Wolf Blass GOLD LABEL Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Australia
Description: Wolf Blass has been producing some of Australia's very best wines for over 30 years, receiving over 3,000 awards at international wine shows since 1966. Gold Label Cabernet Sauvignon is rich velvet red with purple hues in the glass. Complex aromas of violets, blackcurrant, fresh mint and dark chocolate with a hint of cassis and tobacco are present on the nose. The rich textured palate displays complex berry and mint characters supported by fine grainy tannins and a long seamless finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £98.26
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Errazuriz ESTATE Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Central Valley Chile
Description: Errazuriz Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon displays ripe cherry and blackberry aromas accentuated by notes of white pepper, wool and an intriguing hint of cayenne pepper. On the palate, the Cabernet Sauvignon component gives good structure to the softer Merlot. The ripe berry fruit is set off by the roasted red pepper and coffee flavours that are characteristic of Chilean Merlot. The oak is well integrated, contributing layers of toasted almond and vanilla. This full-bodied, fruity wine is ideal for early drinking and it should continue to gain complexity over the next few years. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £90.24
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Wirra Wirra DEAD RINGER Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale South Australia
Description: Wirra Wirra The Angelus, a wine that has built a reputation for classic Australian cabernet sauvignon on the back of the best McLaren Vale and Coonawarra fruit available since 1989, is being exported under the name of Dead Ringer. Its name is taken from the 3/4 tonne Angelus bell at Wirra Wirra that is rung to celebrate the commencement of each McLaren Vale vintage. The Angelus has been well reviewed across Australia and the globe, with the current 2001 vintage receiving high praise from leading wine writers. This wonderfully ripe aromatic Cabernet varietal wine is dense cherry/garnet in colour. Complex, lingering, ripe berry fruits with excellent length and balance. The wine has the intensity of fruit associated with McLaren Vale Cabernet, integrated with the cooler climate minty characters and firm tannins derived from the Coonwarra component. The wine will develop and mature over a number of years, but very able to be enjoyed in it's youth. Serve at room temperature, less than 18c with full flavoured foods especially robust dishes like oxtail stew, almost all red meats, game and strong cheeses. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £180.25
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AurVin winery FIREBIRD LEGEND Cabernet Sauvignon Moldova
Description: The AurVin winery, which makes Firebird wines has produced wines influendced by the UK's Angela Muir MW. She has developed a range of wines that show great fruit character. This is a harmonious tasting deep red coloured wine with almonds and dark berry fruit aromas. A medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, the juicy fruit and soft tannins complement the spicy dark forrest fruit finish. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £90.17
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Bodegas Valentin Bianchi FAMIGLIA BIANCHI Cabernet Sauvignon San Rafael Argentina
Description: The Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with an intense red/purple colour and appealing perfumes of berries, spice, cedar and chocolate. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with spicy berry and cedar flavours. Nicely balanced tannins and fruit give way to a long finish.
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Bleasdale Vineyards Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Langhorne Creek Australia
Description: Produced by Australia's second oldest family of winemakers, the Potts family, in Langhorne Creek near Adelaide. The cooler climate here ensures a ripe yet restrained and characterful red. Blending Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon together is classically Australian and this wine is a great example of how these two varieties complement each other so well. Comprising 51% Shiraz and 49% Cabernet Sauvignon the wine displays rich ripe plummy, berry and spice characters from the Shiraz complemented with fragrant herb and mint flavours from the Cabernet. Fine tannins lengthen the palate and tasty oak, from 12 months maturation in french and american oak barrels, adds further complexity to the blend. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £95.88
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Odfjell Vineyards ARMADOR Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley Chile
Description: Over 20 years ago, the pioneering Norwegian Armador, Dan Odfjell discovered and fell in love with a small corner of the famous Maipo Valley, Chile. Born of rain in Bergen, Norway, he could not resist the attraction of the austral sun in this Virgilian setting. Serendipity would later show that he had found land in Chile's premium red wine producing valley, where vitis vinifera has been cultivated since the 17th century. Here a soothing coastal breeze produces a microclimate conducive to distinct and beautiful wines on the 85 hectares planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. This hand harvested Cabernet Sauvignon has a little Merlot and Carmenere is part aged in oak to produce an intriguing and full-bodied style that is tasty and very drinkable. The colour is an intense ruby with violet reflections and offers plenty of black and red berry flavours showing a hint of the typical licorice a real reflection of Odfjell's terroir. Here the nose is completed with a touch of vanilla as a nice complement. The full bodied attack on the palate is round with finesse while the well-balanced acidity along with the matured tannins develop on the long finish. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £59.20
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Turkey Flat Vineyards TURKEY FLAT Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley South Australia
Description: This wine is made from fruit grown on the historic 150 year old Turkey Flat vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon vines are planted on the river flat near the cellar door where they thrive on deep soils without the need for irrigation. Cabernet Sauvignon vines produce fruit of exceptional richness and concentration when grown in sites such as this. What sets Cabernet Sauvignon apart is its ability to travel, to set down its roots in distant lands and still produce something that is recognisably Cabernet, whatever the circumstances and conditions. Whilst the Barossa Valley has largely earned its reputation for making 'big' reds with the Shiraz grape variety, this wine is certainly proof that the Barossa can produce Cabernet with power and concentration. This is a wine of intensity, elegance and long term ageing potential, displaying classic Cabernet aromatics of red and black currants, a touch of olive, blueberries, cedar, spice and subtle tobacco notes. Perfectly focused and balanced; very good tannin and oak management. Whilst full bodied and intense, this wine has a fine even structure and slick ripe tannins from extended maceration on skins. Complex fruit flavours of ripe red and black berry fruits, bay leaf and bracken are under lain by subtle oak, derived cake spice, caf© au lait and cedar notes. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £128.85
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J Lohr SEVEN OAKS Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles California
Description: The Cabernet Sauvignon was grown on the Arbuckle-Positas, Arbuckle-San Ysidro Complex and Nacimiento-Los Osos. The terrain is rolling grassland hills, dotted with Oaks , and in this case Seven Oaks. In addition to the Cabernet Sauvignon 87% there is a little Merlot 11.1%, Petite Sirah 5.1%, Zinfandel 1.2%, Petite Verdot 1.2% and Syrah 0.7%. The vines are mostly own-rooted with a clonal selection from the old Estrella River Winery vineyard. The Cabernet Sauvignon clone evidences tiny berries with enticing forward fruit flavors. The 2001 vintage produced some outstanding red wines, although very similar to the vintage of 2000. However, it required longer grape hang time to achieve optimum development of colour, flavour and fragrance. Dark ruby-red in colour with youthful hues, the 2001 Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of black currants, cherry and violets. The bouquet is an elegant blend of spices (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £164.84
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