Wakefield St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black currant and cocoa with supporting notes of dried herbs, cassis, and subtle oak notes. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of plum, wild mint, and baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins and accents of cigar boxes on the finish. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. $70 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Robert Oatley Chardonnay Margaret River 2014
Pale straw color. The nose is aromatic and quite pleasing with scents of white peach, lychee, and tropical fruits with accents of mineral and vanilla. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose revealing an ultra-balanced wine with vibrancy and bright citrus-like acidity. Medium-bodied with fresh, crisp acidity giving it perfect balance. $17 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Robert Oatley GSM McLaren Vale 2014
Deep ruby red color. The nose reveals a densely fruity wine with scents of concentrated red fruits, plum, cherry, and cassis with accents of mineral and oak. The palate echoes the nose delivering a very lush and silky fruit-driven core with subtle notes of baking spice and oak on the flanks. Medium to full-bodied with rich, juicy fruit and enough bright acidity to keep it perfectly balanced. $20 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Insurrection Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia 2014
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekDeepest, darkest, ruby red color. The nose is packed full with ripe, sweet red and black berries with a dash of tart berries to add interest. The jammy fruit is supported by a generous dose of brown baking spices, dark chocolate, cigar, and hints of charred, sweet oak. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush but ideally balanced fruit core flanked by waves of spice, cigar box, and subtle oak notes. Full-bodied and certainly jammy with enough vibrant acidity to keep it fresh with structured but firm tannins. $17 – 4 Stars – 91 points
