The Boutique Wine Lover's Wine Reviews!

Coonandry Wines - Coonabarabran, New South Wales

Situated near Coonabarabran in the foothills of the Warrumbungles Mountains, the Coonandry (est 1993) and Timor Valley (est 1997) vineyards both experience cool nights and late harvests. Our current range of hand picked wines include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Rose' and Chardonnay.

Coonandry Cabernet Sauvignon (2001)

Already a lovely mellow red with rich berry tones. The palate is still a bit young and so this wine has great potential to age into an even better wine than it has already achieved. Try purchasing a case and sampling a bottle every couple of months.

Timor Valley Shiraz - French Oak (2003)

This wine is surprisingly very soft and mellow for a Shiraz. This vintage possesses lovely chocolate and blackberry characters enhanced by a smooth, light French oak flavour.

Cruickshank Callatoota Estate - Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Located 18km North of Denman in the Upper Hunter Valley, Callatoota Estate is owned by John Cruickshank and family. It specialises in medal winning dry red table wines made entirely from its own fruit in its own fully equipped winery

Shiraz (2002)

Colour dark cherry red. Aromatic plum and forest floor on the nose with burnt autumn leaves. Savoury but richly sweet plummy shiraz on the palate. Lots of gamey characters on the back palate. A true Hunter style. Good well balanced finish. Drink now to 2010.

Two Cabernets (1999)

A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The fruit led flavours of the Cabernet Suavignon are nicely complemented by the mouth filling Cabernet Franc. Wil continue to improve for several years.

Cape Horn Vineyard - Goulburn Valley, Victoria

Named after the bend in the Murray river where the property is situated, Cape Horn Vineyard was first established in the early 1860's catering for the thriving riverboat trade between Echuca and Barmah. The vineyard and cellar door were redeveloped in 1993 by Sue and Ian Harrison.

Cape Horn Vineyard Carbernet Sauvignon (2003)

An excellent example of this fruit driven variety with intense blackberry and mint flavours. Matured entirely in new water bent american oak for 10 months, this wine will continue to develop over the next 4-6 years.

Cape Horn Vineyard Marsanne (2006)

The Goulburn Valley is home of some of the oldest Marsanne vines in the world. It has a reputation of producing a wine of full bodied varietal character. Deeply coloured with almond and honeysuckle flavours, it has a fine tradition of aging.


With Gratitude,

Josefine

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