Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon / Blends

Ludovicus, Celler Piñol, DO Terra Alta, Tarragona, Spain, 2008, 14% abv.

Posted on November 21, 2012 by winellama

The WSET Advanced Level 3 award results came through today – after waiting only 12 weeks.  I passed with Distinction in both the theory and tasting portions of the exam. Thrilled. Yup. Jumping with proverbial joy. What better way than … Continue reading →

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Regusci, Stags Leap District, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2008

Posted on November 4, 2012 by winellama

What a treat and why did I wait so long to enjoy this fruity and lush 92% Californian Cab Sav blended with 8% Merlot and the remainder a dash of Cabernet Franc. With a clear, deep garnet core moving to … Continue reading →

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Foxgrove, Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia, 13% abv, US$7 for 187 ml

Posted on October 27, 2012 by winellama

It’s my birthday and I’ll drink if I want to – even at 30,000 feet out of a tiny, plastic bottle. Right away, I’m suspicious – the cute little red fox pictured on the Barbie-sized packaging, the eponymous ‘Southeastern Australia’ … Continue reading →

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Nota Bene, Black Hills Estate Winery, Oliver, British Columbia, 2007, 14.6% abv

Posted on August 18, 2012 by winellama

  When at Black Hills in 2012, I opted for the vertical Nota Bene tasting of the 2007 – 2010 Meritage blends. These wines and the winery have quite a history. Originally owned by two couples, one couple left after … Continue reading →

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Stickleback Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Dolcetto, Lagreine, Langhorne Creek and Limestone Coast, Southern Australia, 2009, C$17

Posted on August 12, 2012 by winellama

Available in BC at your local government liquor store, here’s an interesting blended table wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz offer structure, the Dolcetto brightness and acidity and the Lagreine spice and tannin.  This wine is made from grapes that … Continue reading →

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The Cover Drive by Jim Barry, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawara, Southern Australia 2009, 14% abv

Posted on July 29, 2012 by winellama

The South Australian wine region of Coonawarra is synonymous with Cabernet Sauvignon and home to many famous names including Wynn’s, Majella, Katnook and Yalumba.  It’s located about 60 km west of the ocean which gives it a climate similar to that … Continue reading →

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Forefront, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pine Ridge Vineyards, California, 2008, 14.1% abv, C$44

Posted on July 29, 2012 by winellama

I was doing homework for the WSET Americas class and the clerk at Legacy suggested I would enjoy this 2008 Californian Cab Sav. At C$44, I expected much more. I was intrigued by the label which indicated the careful choice … Continue reading →

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