Decanter average score: 18/20pts (93/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 18 Pierre Mansour 18 Anthony Rose 18
Price: £32 Hailsham Cellars, ND John, Reserve Wines, The Wine House of Penrith, Winedirect
Drink: 2014-2016
Alc: 14.5%
Lovely, fresh and complex nose of spice and blackcurrant tinged with mint, camphor and camomile. This has an evolved and integrated structure; a very good example of mature Coonawarra Cabernet.
Majella, Coonawarra 2009
Decanter average score: 17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 18 Pierre Mansour 17.5 Anthony Rose 17
Price: £23-£25 Alliance Wine, Carruthers & Kent, Chester Beer & Wine, Corks & Cases, Sipp London, The Fine Wine Co, Z & B Vintners
Drink: 2014-2016
Alc: 14.5%
Faint mint aromas and blackcurrant fruit – pretty typical of the Coonawarra style. A well-integrated palate of long, lingering meaty flavours and mouthwatering acidity. Harmonious with a fine, long finish.
Lindeman’s, Trio, St George, Coonawarra 2009
Decanter average score: 17.25/20pts (90+/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 17 Pierre Mansour 17 Anthony Rose 17.5
Drink: 2014-2018
Alc: 14%
Notes of exotic spice, perfume and leather. Ripe, rich and full bodied with well-integrated tannins, long and lingering full flavours, and a delicious cherry flan finish.
Penfolds, Bin 169, Coonawarra 2010
Decanter average score: 17.25/20pts (90+/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 17 Pierre Mansour 17 Anthony Rose 17.5
Price: £180 Berry Bros & Rudd, Edgmond Wines, Spirited Wines
Drink: 2014-2022
Alc: 14.5%
High toned and expressive with an oaky toast nose. A polished, full, opulent palate that is richly concentrated and juicy with a bittersweet chocolate character. Modern expression showing quality winemaking.
Reschke, Empyrean, Coonawarra 2006
Decanter average score: 17.25/20pts (90+/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 17 Pierre Mansour 17.5 Anthony Rose 17.5
Drink: 2014-2017
Alc: 14.5%
Complex nose of smoke and cola, and a well-evolved, savoury, silky, round and integrated palate. The tannins are still quite firm with bright acidity. Drinking well now.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, John Riddoch Limited Release, Coonawarra 2010
Decanter average score: 17.25/20pts (90+/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 17.5 Pierre Mansour 17.5 Anthony Rose 17
Price: £79.99 Bibendum Fine Wine
Drink: 2014-2026
Alc: 13.5%
Sweet, delicate nose with a gentle perfume of white blossoms and young cherries. A generous, intense and harmonious palate that is not too overt. Stylish.
Gramp & Sons, St Hugo, Coonawarra 2010
Decanter average score: 17/20pts (90/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 17 Pierre Mansour 17 Anthony Rose 17
Price: £27.29 Asda, Tesco
Drink: 2014-2026
Alc: 14.2%
Attractive blueberry nose that is pure and scented. Juicy ripe fruits and stunning tannins, which are apparent and then cleared away by the fruit. There’s fragrance and freshness here; it’s very Old World.
McGuigan, The Shortlist, Coonawarra 2010
Decanter average score: 17/20pts (90/100pts)
Individual judges’ scores: Roger Jones 17 Pierre Mansour 17 Anthony Rose 17
Price: £14.99 Tesco Wine by the Case
Drink 2014-2019
Alc 13%
Classic Cabernet nose of herbaceous freshness; quite European in style and very harmonious. On the palate, there’s a herb-influenced cassis and cherry fruit quality that finishes with a savoury freshness and bite.
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