28 August 2011 2009 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

2009 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

August 28, 2011 By

I had the pleasure of sampling several Jacob’s Creek Reserve wines at a recent tasting and the 2009 Jacob’s Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon was among them.

For fans of big, beefy Cabs like me, this is a very affordable option.

In the glass, the wine is dark purple.

On the nose, it’s black berries, vanilla with woodsy anise notes.

On the palate, this Australian Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied with crushed ripe berries and plums.  The finish is rich, slightly oaky and long.

Might benefit from some cellaring, but a nice option to pair with a grilled steak on a Tuesday night.

Around $10.

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2007 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet

April 5, 2010 By

2007 Penfolds Koonunga Hill

2007 Penfolds Koonunga Hill

I selected this wine for a ‘blends’ tasting last week since it’s 75% Shiraz and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.  This wine has an appealing purple-ruby hue in the glass. The nose is of in-your-face, vibrant berries with a fair amount of oak from the eight months this wine spent in seasoned oak. One sip of the 2007 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet and you’ll be hit with coffee, dark spiced fruit and a lovely chocolate finish. This medium-bodied wine is well-balanced and lightly tannic.

Around $10.

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