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Australia's Coonawarra is one of the world's best regions for producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon. This long established region is renowned for its textured Terra Rossa soils over a limestone base providing excellent mineral content heat retention and drainage. Their Coonawarra vineyards are the southernmost of Stonehaven's holdings are in fact considered cool climate. This is reflected in the structure longevity ...
A Steal
By John
from Fredonia, NY on 8/22/2008
from Fredonia, NY on 8/22/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef
Pros:
Balanced, Smooth
Cons:
Thin
Best Uses:
After Dinner, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
[...] A solid 4 glasses.
Okay
By DrData
from Colorado on 8/2/2008
from Colorado on 8/2/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Spicy Food
Pros:
Big
Cons:
Too Acidic
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Acceptable wine, but there are much better Australian cabs for the price.
Good Now
By RBW from Williamsburg, VA on 7/31/2008
from Williamsburg, VA on 7/31/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Chocolate
Pros:
Balanced, Smooth
Best Uses:
Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Connoisseur
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
As the copy suggested, this wine is delicious right now and will probably only lay down well for another year or so. The wine is soft and smooth with all of the right notes for a value priced Australian cabernet -- perhaps a bit too much alcohol in the finish. The wine has more sediment than might expected from a five year old wine, but hey, it adds a bit of character and the sense that its a much more expensive wine. RBW
No big deal
By Walt from Phila on 7/31/2008
from Phila on 7/31/2008
Pairs Well With:
Beef
Pros:
It did not Suck
Cons:
Flavor So-so, Thin, Young
Best Uses:
Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I think the "WE" ratings have gotten too generous with high marks. Too many passing scores above 90 that really should be in mid 80's