(Coonawarra, SA)The standout of the Rouge Homme range, this Coonawarra Cabernet is a fine bargain, carrying all the characteristic structure and delicious violet aromatics that Coonawarra Cab is renowned for.If you enjoy the more traditional, faintly herbaceous and utterly cellar worthy style of Coonawarra Cab, then this is right up your alley.
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Coonawarra, SAOne of our best selling premium cleanskins, this Coonawarra red is all about chewy black fruit, loaded with firm cassis and cedary berries, with a spicy edge to the cooler climate smoky palate, overtoned with some vanilla french oak nuances.Finished off with puckering tannins, this mouthful of Coonawarra Cab is deep and powerful, promising a long future ahead (A rarity in cleanskin land).Superb naked wine.
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This is a fantastic gift for that special birthday or anniversary. With the cellaring potential of a Magnum being double that of a standard 750ml bottle, it can be laid down to be enjoyed in years to come.Clare ValleyAn admirable and engaging Clare Valley Cabernet which is surprisingly forward and ready to drink even in its youth. Characters include blackcurrant, black olive and cedar but the tannins are soft and fine.Herald Sun – Best Reds under , 12th April 2005.Taylors Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003: Beautiful ripeness and, even better, temper. It’s balanced and pure, with oak-derived musk and vanilla but then fresh, minted, black berried fruit, a crunch of earth and a good chew of tannin. Good to sink your teeth into. A very handy price for a very handy wine. Campbell Mattinson, Winefront Monthly
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(South Australia)Stylish, structured and finely crafted, this impressive young cabernet reveals a minty aroma of cassis, violets, dark cherries and small red berry fruits neatly interwoven with cedar/dark chocolate oak. Its slightly vegetal undertones of dried herbs should become more tobacco-like with time in the bottle. Smooth and silky, its spotless and pristine palate of vibrant, juicy small berry fruits and fine-grained oak is framed by a fine cut of firm tannin. A very correct cabernet indeed, even with the presence of some genuinely valid cooler characters. (South Australia, 94 points, drink 2012-2016+) Jeremy Oliver
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(Margaret River, WA)Margaret River is one of Australia’s most famous wine regions, renowned for producing exceptional aromatic whites and world-class red wines. The Margaret River wine region is focused around the Margaret River Township, which is located 250km South-West of Perth on a large peninsula of the West Australian coast. Margaret River has a temperate maritime climate typified by long, dry summers and moderate but very wet winters. Rising only to an elevation of 90m, the soils are well-drained sandy loams over water retentive clay loams, eliminating the need for supplementary watering in summer. The region is renowned for iconic Cabernet Sauvignon that powerfully captures the essence of the Margaret River but matures gracefully.This balanced, carefully crafted Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant dark cherry red. The nose unleashes powerful blackcurrant, ripe black cherry and cedar aromas supported by dark chocolate, coffee bean and tobacco characters. The subtle influence of spicy, charry oak is also present on the nose. The palate displays its cool climate roots with considerable charm. The tight but elegant palate structure supports blackcurrant, cracked black pepper, cocoa and mocha flavours and the finish is long and balanced with firm, fine-grained tannins.
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Region:Clare Valley, SAWine Colour:Deep red with a purple hue. This colour will develop into more classic brick red tones with age. Wine Bouquet:The aromas are undeniably varietal Cabernet Sauvignon. Cinnamon, spice, cloves and chocolate abound with sweet juicy black berry fruit. Complex, slightly savory elements are also present with rich cassis intertwine with tobacco and cedar from maturation in French oak.Wine Palate:This is a wine of considerable generosity. The palate has abundant sweet fruit, which is juicy and full in character suggesting a vintage of substantial quality. The classic hallmarks of Cabernet Sauvignon characters are evident - ripe berry fruit, cassis, perfume, cinnamon, spice and tobacco along with fine-grained tannins.Suggested Food Matching:Red wine glazed lamb back strap served with char-grilled capsicum and eggplant. Mature cheddar cheese and unsalted nuts.Reviews: “This (wine) offers considerable value, as a lot of wines selling for don’t have the varietal definition of the Taylors. The aroma and palate shows chocolate, mint and currants with well integrated oak and drying, powdery tannins. This one will cellar well for a number of years.” David Cumming, Central Western Daily (AUS) 20th April, 2006. “The palate is quite impeccable: gravelly, curranty, warm and tannic. This is a serious wine at a non-serious price. If you like varietal cabernet, it’s a no-brainer: it’s a by-the-case purchase.”89 Points. Campbell Mattinson, Winefront (AUS) 12th April, 2006. “Showing plenty of rich black berry fruit flavour laced with some sweet spice and dark chocolate, this is remarkably approachable for such a youngster and represents good value for money.” 4/5 Paddy Kendler Herald Sun (AUS) 9th May 2006
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