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Am 19. Juni 2015 verlegte die Weinkellerei F. W. Langguth Erben aus Traben-Trarbach die Welt der Erben Weine für einen Abend von der Mosel an die Spree und feierte mit „Hot Barbecue“ die erfolgreiche Premiere einer neuen Veranstaltungsreihe. Mit der „Erben Tafelrunde“, einer Serie von Pop-up-Events, möchte das Familienunternehmen Langguth seine Traditionsmarke künftig einem jungen, urbanen Publikum näher bringen. - Ziel von Langguth ist es, den Teilnehmern an den Veranstaltungen ein ungewöhnliches, überraschendes und mit allen Sinnen erfahrbares Markenerlebnis rund um die Erben Weine zu bieten und dadurch die Grundlage für eine emotionale Bindung zu fördern.

Die Premiere fand an einem Ort statt, der selbst in Berlin noch als Geheimtipp gilt - ein direkt an der Spree gelegenes, altes Kranhaus (Kranhaus Café) in Köpenick. Den rund 40 Gästen, darunter Mitglieder der wachsenden Markenbotschafter-Community der „Erben Gemeinschaft“ und Berliner Food- und Genussblogger, wurde die An- und Abreise vom und zum Historischen Hafen auf dem solarbetrieben Katamaran SOLON ermöglicht. Getreu dem Motto des Abends „Hot Barbecue: Chili trifft Erben Wein“ war das Programm als kulinarisches Crowd-Pairing-Experiment angelegt, in dessen Verlauf verschiedene Chili-Saucen, präsentiert vom Chili-Fachmann Felix Eichholtz vom Pfefferhaus Berlin mit diversen Weinen aus dem Erben Sortiment kombiniert wurden. Dazu exquisite Barbecue-Gerichte, authentisch zubereitet im „Smoker“ von BBQ-Master Adam Ramirez aus Texas von „The Pit - Real Texas Barbecue“. Anders als beim klassischen Wine-Pairing wurde den Gästen beim Crowd-Pairing pro Gang eine Auswahl aus drei Erben Weinen serviert. Die Idee hinter dem Crowd-Pairing ist, nicht Weinexperten, sondern den Schwarm per Abstimmung entscheiden zu lassen, welche Food-Wein-Kombination am besten zusammenpasst. Für den Veranstalter und die Teilnehmer war der Auftakt der Pop-up-Eventserie am Ende ein voller Erfolg.

*** ERSTER GANG ***

Truthahnbrust geräuchert an Dreierlei Käse-Dips. Dazu Grim Reaper „Rookie Goblin"

Weinauswahl

2014 Erben Patenschaft-Riesling, Trabener Königsberg Riesling feinherb, Mosel

2014 Erben Grauburgunder trocken, Pfalz

2014 Erben Spätlese feinfruchtig, Rheinhessen

*** ZWEITER GANG ***

Pulled Pork aus dem Smoker an Pariser Blattsalat und Quinoasalat. Dazu „Marie Sharp's „Hot Habanero“ Chili Sauce

Weinauswahl

2013 Erben Spätburgunder lieblich, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Dornfelder Rosé halbtrocken, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Exklusiv Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Réserve trocken, Pfalz

*** DRITTER GANG ***

Rinderbraten aus dem Smoker an Linsensalat und Schwäbischem Kartoffelsalat. Dazu Suicide Sauces "Habanero BBQ“ Chili Sauce

Weinauswahl

2014 Erben Regent fruchtig-süss, Rheinhessen

2013 Erben Exklusiv Dornfelder Barrique trocken, Pfalz

2013 Erben Exklusiv Spätburgunder Réserve trocken, im Eichenholz gereift, Rheinhessen

*** VIERTER GANG ***

Quark-Joghurt mit Trauben Walnuss Dessert. Dazu

Suicide Sauces "Mango Fire“ Chili Sauce

Weinauswahl

2013 Erben Exklusiv Huxelrebe Auslese, fruchtig-süss, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Müller-Thurgau fruchtig-süss, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Spätlese feinfruchtig, Rheinhessen

www.erben-wein.de/

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HOT BARBECUE: Chili meets Erben wine

On June 19, 2015, the F. W. Langguth Erben winery from Traben-Trarbach moved the world of Erben wines from the Mosel to the Spree for an evening and celebrated the successful premiere of a new series of events with "Hot Barbecue". With the "Erben Tafelrunde", a series of pop-up events, the Langguth family business aims to bring its traditional brand closer to a young, urban audience in future. - Langguth's aim is to offer participants in the events an unusual, surprising brand experience around Erben wines that can be experienced with all the senses, thereby promoting the basis for an emotional bond.

The premiere took place at a location that is still considered an insider tip even in Berlin - an old crane house (Kranhaus Café) in Köpenick, located directly on the River Spree. Around 40 guests, including members of the growing "Erben Gemeinschaft" brand ambassador community and Berlin food and gourmet bloggers, were able to travel to and from the historic harbor on the solar-powered catamaran SOLON. True to the motto of the evening "Hot Barbecue: Chili meets Erben Wine", the program was designed as a culinary crowd-pairing experiment, in the course of which various chili sauces, presented by chili expert Felix Eichholtz from Pfefferhaus Berlin, were combined with various wines from the Erben range. These were accompanied by exquisite barbecue dishes, authentically prepared in the "smoker" by BBQ master Adam Ramirez from Texas from "The Pit - Real Texas Barbecue". In contrast to classic wine pairing, guests were served a selection of three heirloom wines per course at the crowd-pairing event. The idea behind crowd-pairing is not to let wine experts decide which food-wine combination goes best together, but to let the crowd decide by voting. The kick-off of the pop-up event series ended up being a complete success for the organizer and the participants.

*** FIRST COURSE ***

Smoked turkey breast with three kinds of cheese dips.Served with Grim Reaper "Rookie Goblin"

Wine selection

2014 Erben Patenschaft Riesling, Trabener Königsberg Riesling feinherb, Mosel

2014 Erben Pinot Gris dry, Palatinate

2014 Erben Spätlese fine fruity, Rheinhessen

*** SECOND COURSE ***

Pulled pork from the smoker with Parisian leaf salad and quinoa salad. Served with "Marie Sharp's "Hot Habanero" Chili Sauce

Wine selection

2013 Erben Pinot Noir sweet, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Dornfelder Rosé semi-dry, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Exklusiv Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Réserve dry, Palatinate

*** THIRD COURSE ***

Roast beef from the smoker with lentil salad and Swabian potato salad. Served with Suicide Sauces "Habanero BBQ" Chili Sauce

Wine selection

2014 Erben Regent fruity-sweet, Rheinhessen

2013 Erben Exklusiv Dornfelder Barrique dry, Palatinate

2013 Erben Exklusiv Pinot Noir Réserve dry, matured in oak, Rheinhessen

*** FOURTH COURSE ***

Curd yogurt with grape walnut dessert. Served with

Suicide Sauces "Mango Fire" Chili Sauce

Wine selection

2013 Erben Exklusiv Huxelrebe Auslese, fruity-sweet, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Müller-Thurgau fruity-sweet, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Spätlese fine fruity, Rheinhessen

www.erben-wein.de/

Red Wine - Casillero Del Diablo - Cabernet Sauvignon.

Just a little play after dinner and a couple of glasses of the wine in the image - Hand held, minimal adjusting, otherwise straight out of the camera.

Westbend Vineyards - Lewisville, NC

Photos by Amy C Evans, SFA oral historian

August 2008

www.southernfoodways.com

Photographed on the back of a bottle of 2012 Dreaming Tree Cabernet Sauvignon

Mr. Reeder and myself share many common interests. Wine, and the drinking of it. Food and friends, and sitting down to share them. And we are both not fishermen

Written by Dave Matthews

Read more about this wine here: www.foodbev.com/news/red-fusion-wine-by-voga-italia

Classic Winery or Vineyard Business Card design template by Yolonda Baker.Showcased on Inkd.com.

This business card, ideal for a viticulturist or vintner, displays the professionalism of the wine culture. The dark red pattern of wine glasses on the reverse side paired with the elegant display of contact information on the front side reflect the seriousness of wine culture.

Mt. Airy, Maryland

An young and easy-to-drink red from an established Australian winemaker. This medium bodied Cab Sav has an aroma of dark berries and mint and leaves a slight chocolate taste on the palate.

Ready to drink now or cellar for a year or two, this nice red is perfect with pasta or meat dishes.

7 out of 10

Because I knew this would be an awesome shot.

The wines seen in this shot:

2) Trius Riesling Dry 2007 VQA

$13.95

The wine dances across the palate with flavours of pink grapefruit and tropical fruit. A lively yet smooth and juicy, light to medium-bodied white wine with pink grapefruit, green apple and mango fruit notes on the finish.

3) Signature Series Chardonnay Sur Lie 2004 VQA

$30.20

Flavours of ripe tree fruit and oak on a smooth, creamy palate. Refreshing lemon notes on the finish are complemented by apple and spicy oak. Gold Medal - Austrian International Wine Challenge 2006.

Limited availability. Please email sales@vineyardsestatewines.com for details.

4) Trius Merlot 2007

5) Andrew Peller Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 VQA

$19.95

Medium bodied with plenty of black fruit and oak.

Silver Medal - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2008

6) Hillebrand Estates Showcase Merlot VQA 2004

$35.20

Flavours of juicy red berries and plums with a touch of earth and cedar elegantly revealed on the palate. Serve with winter stews, mushroom risotto and roast turkey. Red wine with turkey - you bet! It works because the cranberry sauce complements the jammy notes in the red wine.

7) Hillebrand Estates Showcase Cabernet Sauvignon VQA 2004

$35.20

Black fruit and spice notes on the palate. Complex aromas of sweet vanilla, spice, black licorice and black currant. Silver Medal winner - Austrian Wine Challenge 2007.

8) Andrew Peller Signature Series Vidal Icewine 'Oaked Aged' 2005 VQA

200mL $33.00

375mL $60.00

Brilliant gold hue accompanied with fresh pineapple, starfruit, and apricot. A velvety smooth citrus finish, accented by intense tangerine, juicy pear and peach notes.

Critical Acclaim:

Gold Medal - Concours Mondial, Brussels Belgium 2007

Silver Medal - Monde Selection, Brussels Belgium 2007

Not pictured:

1) Trius Brut VQA

$24.95

A medium-bodied sparkling wine with lively mousse and refreshing acidity carried through by citrus, apple and yeasty notes.

Uh, seen here: www.realadultsex.com/archives/2008/10/circumstantial_nuan...

After these delicious berries are bottled, the end result will be a complex and richly-flavored Cabernet that will pair beautifully with a meal of Kobe Beef, short ribs, a fine chocolate cake dessert or a fine cigar after the meal I just mentioned. Hey, just another reason to pour and enjoy another fine glass of Chandon Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley!

The chicken comes out and the bacon and shallots go in.

Kalbi beef BBQ with steamed rice (烤牛肉饭 / 烤牛肉飯) served to seat 28J on All Nippon Airways flight 8 from Narita International Airport (成田国際空港) to San Francisco International Airport

Veggie curry pie with salad and fries from BobWunDaye (嘸問題), 台北市大安區和平東路三段77號, 02-2377-1772

This weeks challenge was "Personal Perspective (what you 'see', literal or figurative)."

That's a lot to wrap up in one little photo! However, early in the week I got the idea for this shot, and the more I think about it, the more it DOES sum up what I "see."

In general, I like the simple things in life. This is a simple subject, with a simple background.

At the end of the day I look forward to some relaxation and a nice glass of wine.

I don't always have the most positive outlook, (I try!), so there is the whole "glass half empty / half full" concept.

In the end, I try to shine a light on the best things, though.

Also, there is the obvious benefit that by shooting this particular metaphor, I get to drink the wine at the end! Win!

This shot totally misses my obsession with music, but I'm sure many of the photos this year will cover that aspect just fine.

Important photographic nerd info: Shot with my Nikon D60, with my "go to" kit lens, the 17-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens. It's an amazing lens at any price. Lit entirely by an under-counter halogen lamp. (someday we'll get better counters, though I do love the rag-rolled and sponge painted plaster wall!)

Camera mounted on my trusty Bogen 3021 tripod w/ 3047 head my parents gave me as a teen. Long exposure, small aperture - check the photo info for details.

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Am 19. Juni 2015 verlegte die Weinkellerei F. W. Langguth Erben aus Traben-Trarbach die Welt der Erben Weine für einen Abend von der Mosel an die Spree und feierte mit „Hot Barbecue“ die erfolgreiche Premiere einer neuen Veranstaltungsreihe. Mit der „Erben Tafelrunde“, einer Serie von Pop-up-Events, möchte das Familienunternehmen Langguth seine Traditionsmarke künftig einem jungen, urbanen Publikum näher bringen. - Ziel von Langguth ist es, den Teilnehmern an den Veranstaltungen ein ungewöhnliches, überraschendes und mit allen Sinnen erfahrbares Markenerlebnis rund um die Erben Weine zu bieten und dadurch die Grundlage für eine emotionale Bindung zu fördern.

Die Premiere fand an einem Ort statt, der selbst in Berlin noch als Geheimtipp gilt - ein direkt an der Spree gelegenes, altes Kranhaus (Kranhaus Café) in Köpenick. Den rund 40 Gästen, darunter Mitglieder der wachsenden Markenbotschafter-Community der „Erben Gemeinschaft“ und Berliner Food- und Genussblogger, wurde die An- und Abreise vom und zum Historischen Hafen auf dem solarbetrieben Katamaran SOLON ermöglicht. Getreu dem Motto des Abends „Hot Barbecue: Chili trifft Erben Wein“ war das Programm als kulinarisches Crowd-Pairing-Experiment angelegt, in dessen Verlauf verschiedene Chili-Saucen, präsentiert vom Chili-Fachmann Felix Eichholtz vom Pfefferhaus Berlin mit diversen Weinen aus dem Erben Sortiment kombiniert wurden. Dazu exquisite Barbecue-Gerichte, authentisch zubereitet im „Smoker“ von BBQ-Master Adam Ramirez aus Texas von „The Pit - Real Texas Barbecue“. Anders als beim klassischen Wine-Pairing wurde den Gästen beim Crowd-Pairing pro Gang eine Auswahl aus drei Erben Weinen serviert. Die Idee hinter dem Crowd-Pairing ist, nicht Weinexperten, sondern den Schwarm per Abstimmung entscheiden zu lassen, welche Food-Wein-Kombination am besten zusammenpasst. Für den Veranstalter und die Teilnehmer war der Auftakt der Pop-up-Eventserie am Ende ein voller Erfolg.

*** ERSTER GANG ***

Truthahnbrust geräuchert an Dreierlei Käse-Dips. Dazu Grim Reaper „Rookie Goblin"

Weinauswahl

2014 Erben Patenschaft-Riesling, Trabener Königsberg Riesling feinherb, Mosel

2014 Erben Grauburgunder trocken, Pfalz

2014 Erben Spätlese feinfruchtig, Rheinhessen

*** ZWEITER GANG ***

Pulled Pork aus dem Smoker an Pariser Blattsalat und Quinoasalat. Dazu „Marie Sharp's „Hot Habanero“ Chili Sauce

Weinauswahl

2013 Erben Spätburgunder lieblich, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Dornfelder Rosé halbtrocken, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Exklusiv Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Réserve trocken, Pfalz

*** DRITTER GANG ***

Rinderbraten aus dem Smoker an Linsensalat und Schwäbischem Kartoffelsalat. Dazu Suicide Sauces "Habanero BBQ“ Chili Sauce

Weinauswahl

2014 Erben Regent fruchtig-süss, Rheinhessen

2013 Erben Exklusiv Dornfelder Barrique trocken, Pfalz

2013 Erben Exklusiv Spätburgunder Réserve trocken, im Eichenholz gereift, Rheinhessen

*** VIERTER GANG ***

Quark-Joghurt mit Trauben Walnuss Dessert. Dazu

Suicide Sauces "Mango Fire“ Chili Sauce

Weinauswahl

2013 Erben Exklusiv Huxelrebe Auslese, fruchtig-süss, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Müller-Thurgau fruchtig-süss, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Spätlese feinfruchtig, Rheinhessen

www.erben-wein.de/

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HOT BARBECUE: Chili meets Erben wine

On June 19, 2015, the F. W. Langguth Erben winery from Traben-Trarbach moved the world of Erben wines from the Mosel to the Spree for an evening and celebrated the successful premiere of a new series of events with "Hot Barbecue". With the "Erben Tafelrunde", a series of pop-up events, the Langguth family business aims to bring its traditional brand closer to a young, urban audience in future. - Langguth's aim is to offer participants in the events an unusual, surprising brand experience around Erben wines that can be experienced with all the senses, thereby promoting the basis for an emotional bond.

The premiere took place at a location that is still considered an insider tip even in Berlin - an old crane house (Kranhaus Café) in Köpenick, located directly on the River Spree. Around 40 guests, including members of the growing "Erben Gemeinschaft" brand ambassador community and Berlin food and gourmet bloggers, were able to travel to and from the historic harbor on the solar-powered catamaran SOLON. True to the motto of the evening "Hot Barbecue: Chili meets Erben Wine", the program was designed as a culinary crowd-pairing experiment, in the course of which various chili sauces, presented by chili expert Felix Eichholtz from Pfefferhaus Berlin, were combined with various wines from the Erben range. These were accompanied by exquisite barbecue dishes, authentically prepared in the "smoker" by BBQ master Adam Ramirez from Texas from "The Pit - Real Texas Barbecue". In contrast to classic wine pairing, guests were served a selection of three heirloom wines per course at the crowd-pairing event. The idea behind crowd-pairing is not to let wine experts decide which food-wine combination goes best together, but to let the crowd decide by voting. The kick-off of the pop-up event series ended up being a complete success for the organizer and the participants.

*** FIRST COURSE ***

Smoked turkey breast with three kinds of cheese dips.Served with Grim Reaper "Rookie Goblin"

Wine selection

2014 Erben Patenschaft Riesling, Trabener Königsberg Riesling feinherb, Mosel

2014 Erben Pinot Gris dry, Palatinate

2014 Erben Spätlese fine fruity, Rheinhessen

*** SECOND COURSE ***

Pulled pork from the smoker with Parisian leaf salad and quinoa salad. Served with "Marie Sharp's "Hot Habanero" Chili Sauce

Wine selection

2013 Erben Pinot Noir sweet, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Dornfelder Rosé semi-dry, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Exklusiv Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Réserve dry, Palatinate

*** THIRD COURSE ***

Roast beef from the smoker with lentil salad and Swabian potato salad. Served with Suicide Sauces "Habanero BBQ" Chili Sauce

Wine selection

2014 Erben Regent fruity-sweet, Rheinhessen

2013 Erben Exklusiv Dornfelder Barrique dry, Palatinate

2013 Erben Exklusiv Pinot Noir Réserve dry, matured in oak, Rheinhessen

*** FOURTH COURSE ***

Curd yogurt with grape walnut dessert. Served with

Suicide Sauces "Mango Fire" Chili Sauce

Wine selection

2013 Erben Exklusiv Huxelrebe Auslese, fruity-sweet, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Müller-Thurgau fruity-sweet, Rheinhessen

2014 Erben Spätlese fine fruity, Rheinhessen

www.erben-wein.de/

My last late night sushi feast courtesy of the 24-hour convenience stores near the APA Villa Hotel Yodoyabashi (アパヴィラホテル淀屋橋)

Rutherford 2014.

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#winepairing #wine #instawine #vin #vinho #wein #vino #Americanwine #cabernetsauvignon #instawine #napavalley #californianwine #jancisglass

50% off at sainsburys. into the mulled wine bucket!

Mendoza Vendimia 2008

A fun wine. For Weekend Wine Reviews

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The quintessential Texas drink (besides beer, of course) is the Margarita. The key is to use fresh lime juice.

A fine quality Italian box chain holds this delectable cocktail (sparkling cubic zirconium) encased in sterling silver.

A spring ring clasp finishes off this elegant necklace.

ALL STERLING SILVER

Frozen Cactus Pear Margarita Recipe

9 oz white tequila

4 oz orange liqueur

4 oz cactus pear juice

2 oz fresh lime juice (or substitute 2oz Margarita Texas Mix)

1 1/2 cups crushed ice

Coarse salt

Lime wedges, for garnish

Place tequila, orange liqueur, cactus pear juice, lime juice, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour a few ounces of cactus pear juice onto a plate and a few ounces of salt onto another plate. Dip the rim of each margarita glass into the juice and then into the salt. Pour margaritas into each glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

Enjoy!

Overlooking the vineyard at Driftwood Estate Winery.

Driftwood, TX

I consider Driftwood Vineyards my "home" winery. It is there that my wife and I visit and purchase from more than any other. The wines from owner Gary Elliot are solid across the list. Winner of many awards, Driftwood Vineyards has its roots from California and has a "sister" winery in Paso Robles (literally his sister owns a winery there). Its very convenient to Austin and makes a great second stop after picking up barbeque from the Salt Lick. The winery sits on top of a bluff that overlooks the winery and has excellent views of the Texas Hill Country sunsets. The grounds include picnic tables just waiting for you to sit back and enjoy the sunset with food you bring to accompany a bottle of Gary's Lone Star Cab.

Notes: I mainly worked on this image as a test of the Aperture 3 versus Lightroom 3 image editing capabilities now that Lr3 is released and Ap3 is stable. What I found was a draw; either program can get a good result out of their toolset.

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Barrels of 2008 cabernet sauvignon / To kalon winery (Greek): The beautiful.

(visite des caves) (cave à vins)

For more lagniappe, click on the album with that title below. (To access the “lagniappe” album on your iPhone, click on the information icon at the bottom of this screen; then, when your next screen appears, scroll down just a bit, and you'll see that "album.")

As the Englishman Mick Jagger sings on "Sweet Virginia," from EXILE ON MAIN ST., "Thank you for your wine, California."

CA, USA.

A recent find in the basement, 1968 Sterling Vineyards cabernet. This is an old bottling from Sterling's early days before they had their own full facilities as described on the label. Bought a case in the early 70s and this bottle was forgotten in the basement along with some other oldies.

Enjoyed with my next winter warming dish

If you won this auction, please invite me to help you drink the wine.

Made in commemoration of the 10th years of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)’s work in Chile, the exceptional quality of some of the cuvées led to the selection of an exceptional wine.

Wine Tasting

Sterling Vineyards,Napa Valley California

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Red grapes ready to be harvested.

My current faves from Aperture Cellars

#CabernetSauvignon #2016 #NapaValley

pinot noir & CS ?

Dinner / 2005 Kendall Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon

Penfolds 'Bin 707' Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 {Mint/Bottled Under Screwcap}

www.thewineczar.com.au

Our Export price is A$260 per bottle contact for details

We export to HK & China emails sent to info@thewineczar.com.au

Philip White (Drankster) - Rated 96+++ Points

drankster.blogspot.com.au/

"I never thought I’d see this: my hands typing a review of an American oak Cabernet with points beyond 95. Why? How? Try this: “coffee, mocha, coffee, mocha, balsa, cedar, mahogany, rosewood, sinister tropical vines climbing smartly up the stairs … bitter lemon, orange bitters, ginger … camphor … drinks like a wild Indian adventure … lotsa citrus and ginger … hack a way through will you Stavros? … all vines and stranglers this wine … then the gentle wash of velvet as the wave recedes … you know, to me, this is still Penfolds conquering Cabernet, rather than letting it skank about all over them ... it’s the gayest wine in Australia … probably the most sophisticated in the original sense of the word … bitter viny teethmarks … now an highly polished liqueur more than a wine: a Kahlua as much as a Cabernet, and one which holds an extremely powerful position in the Coca-Cabernet steaks. [Spelling deliberate].” I simply don’t know how they did this in 2009. It’s majestic."

James Halliday Rated - 96 Points

“This deeply coloured Cabernet finishes its fermentation in new American oak barrels, where it spends three months; as ever, it is full-bodied, with an array of blackcurrant and redcurrant fruit drawn from the best Cabernet vineyards of Penfolds (and from some growers). The oak and tannins add another dimension, meaning the wine will still be improving 20 years hence”