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Cabernet Sauvignon

Otra Vida Fairtrade Cabernet Sauvignon

August 12, 2010

This Argentinean wine has all the trademarks of an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon at a very affordable price. It has a robust flavour that can hold its own against strong foods and I would recommend this wine as an accompaniment to spiced foods and strong cheeses. Unfortunately the lovely, strong flavours overpower milder foods and cheeses. [...]

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Canepa Novisimo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

March 17, 2010

ABV: 13% Closure: Cork Serving temperature: 15ºC to 18ºC. Retailer: Naked Wines Price: £9.99 This wine is from the Central Valley in Chile which produces in my opinion excellent affordable red wines. There was a slight hint of tannins in the smooth to drink yet full bodied Cabernet Sauvignon leaving you wanting more and more. [...]

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Sainsbury’s So Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

October 22, 2009

Some friends came round the other night and brought a bottle that they had been given. ABV: 14% Price: £4.99 Approx Retailer: Sainsburys Closure: Screwtop (Tin lined) Fairtrade Organically Grown Grapes Suitable for Vegetarian Vegan and Coeliacs No Sulphite Preservative Recommend to drink within 6 months of purchase

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Vistasur Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

September 18, 2009

ABV: 14% Closure: Screw top Retailer: Majestic Price: £5.49 Approx On our regular “Cards night” we like to drink good red wine whilst eating cheeses and the Vistasur wine is great for this. We Swirled, Sniffed and Sipped (and dribbled!) and came up with a good review of this wine. Why you ask? Well swirling [...]

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Dusty Dog Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

August 24, 2009

Colour: Dark blood red. Scents: Spicy yet somewhat chemically – bizarrely enough it reminded me of spray paint! Taste: Quite juicy and complex on first taste, but quickly loses its depth. Taste of peeled red apple skins, red currants and tart plum. Thoughts: This red was 14.0% but wasn’t overwhelming. While I appreciated the flavour [...]

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Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon

July 31, 2009

This one was suggested by one of the entrants in our recent competition so when I spotted it at Tesco I thought I would give it a try. This one is an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with a healthy 14% alcohol and I think it was around £4-5 although at the time they had a 25% [...]

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Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon

June 11, 2009

I was given this bottle by a friend recently and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. On the nose it was deep, spicy and leathery. Nice gentle tannins, full & fruity and a lovely warm spiced after taste. With many people recently suggesting big brands like Wolf Blass should be avoided I’m [...]

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Los Sarmientos Cabernet Sauvignon

May 15, 2009

Grower Profile Viña Tarapacá vineyards are located in a privileged location of the Maipo Valley, where they take advantage of the qualities of the valley for the fine wine production in Chile. With the Maipo River bordering the vineyards and also being surrounded by mountain ranges of the Andes and the Coast Mountain Ranges, this [...]

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Wakefield Estate Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon

April 22, 2009

This was my favourite red from the recent Cockburns of Leith tasting. After working our way though a few lighter reds, a couple of Beaujolais and some Pinot Noir we moved on to the Cabernet Sauvignon‘s and really enjoyed this one.

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