Aussie cabernet to line up against serious Bordeaux

[Alex F]

I am glad Cape Mentelle is mentioned. The best cabernet I have ever drunk is the Cape Mentelle 1983, about ten years ago. So good I bought another bottle when I was a poor student. I am now eyeing off some well cellared 1994.

I'm pretty sure i have a full case of that wine in the cellar, purchased at release ex mailing list. I'll check next time I'm down, and if I ever get to a Sydney off-line, I will bring a few bottles along.

Yum! Maybe I should save my bottle of Drumborg cabernet for this salubrious occasion.

[Craig(NZ)]

Speaking of which, I've a couple of 08s laid down, and wonder when you reckon they'd be in a good place to crack?

For me it's the 2009 Coleraine. Reckon it's still a long way away.

Had an 09 Coleraine two weeks ago. TCA, so never got to enjoy what is touted to be an amazing wine.

Yeah 2009 is one of the best so shame

[Craig(NZ)]

Coleraine would indeed be an excellent match-up Craig.

Speaking of which, I've a couple of 08s laid down, and wonder when you reckon they'd be in a good place to crack?

Cheers.

The guys at Te Mata told me a while ago that the 2008 is one of the best to drink right now. In a good place they say. I personally haven't tried it for years. It's good though, perhaps unfairly overshadowed on release by the 07 and 09

[via collins]

Thanks Craig, certainly a great place from which to get a recommendation!

I recall the notes on 08 suggested it was shy early, and the years might be kind. i got a few, so must be time to find the right occasion and dive in.

Cheers.

[WAwineguy]

If I had to pick one producer to showcase Aussie Cabernet, it would be Moss Wood. They're almost always fantastic. 100% agree with you here.

Unless it's a 2002.

[phillisc]

At the Great Australian Red Cabernet Shiraz tasting with Matthew Jukes and Tyson Stelzer yesterday. Must say Wolf Blass BL is looking very impressive. Tried 6 different vintages 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 all very smart, but the old world purists would say its illegal blending a Bordeaux and a Rhone
The 14 Yalumba Caley and 14 Majella Mallea would also be in the race, in 20 years.

Cheers Craig

[Mahmoud Ali]

... but the old world purists would say its illegal blending a Bordeaux and a Rhone ...

If they were to say anything I suspect it would most likely be about them lacking terroir character because of the vineyard and regional blending.