Wine Finds: Cabernet from Down Under
By Gail Appleson • Special to the Post-Dispatch
Oct 16, 2019
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Australia’s signature red grape is shiraz, also known as syrah in most of the rest of the world. However, the country also produces outstanding red wines made from a variety of other grapes. An important example is cabernet sauvignon, which is the second-most planted red grape in Australia after shiraz. The following cabernet sauvignon reds are made in different styles, but they are both full-bodied food wines that are best enjoyed with beef or other hearty fare.
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Nugan Estates 2017 Third Generation Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia
Bought • Wine and Cheese Place for $12.99
Description • The big difference between these two wines is that the Nugan Estates is a fruit-driven red, and although it also has some oak aging, the flavor is more subtle. This is a rich cabernet sauvignon that’s refined and well-balanced. It combines the characteristic black currant flavor associated with cabernet along with concentrated ripe red berry fruit, black pepper spice and herbal notes. It also has firm tannins and ends with a long finish.
Description • The big difference between these two wines is that the Nugan Estates is a fruit-driven red, and although it also has some oak aging, the flavor is more subtle. This is a rich cabernet sauvignon that’s refined and well-balanced. It combines the characteristic black currant flavor associated with cabernet along with concentrated ripe red berry fruit, black pepper spice and herbal notes. It also has firm tannins and ends with a long finish.