Wolfbass Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia

Wine: Wolfbass

Producer: Wolfbass

Region: A

Country: Australia

Colour: Red

Year: 2013

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Finewines                                                                                 

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): B

A<500K B<1M  C<1.5M D>1.5M

Points: 78

Pairs well with: Pairs well with meat based pizza, sausages and bbq food ingeneral

Notes:

An earthy nose with lots of red fruits followed by an elegant and silky wine on the palate but a bit too acidic with medium length.

Pairs well with meat based pizza, sausages and bbq food in general

Mercedes Eguren Cabernet Sauvignon, Spain

Wine: Mercedes Eguren

Producer: Kame

Region: Tierra de Castilla

Country: Spain

Colour: Red

Year: 2011

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Saigon FNB                                                                               

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): 399.999

Points: 89/100

Pairs well with: It is a great match for grilled tuna, beefsteak, pasta (especially tomato based) and cold meats.

Notes:

This wine offers a lovely cherry colour, and an incredible nose full of blackcurrant, cassis and a touch of liquorice which is replicated on the palate.

On the mouth is silky, fresh and complex, and in two words, very delicious.

It is a great match for grilled tuna, beefsteak, pasta (especially tomato based) and cold meats.

NOTE: Although I am fully independent and inpartial in all my reviews, including this one, please note that I represent this winery in Vietnam.

Alamos, Argentina

Wine: Alamos

Producer: A

Region: A

Country: Argentina

Colour: Red

Year: 2012

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Red Apron                                                                                

Restaurant: A

Price (VND): A

Points: 73/100

Pairs well with: Beef steaks, lamb and grilled vegetables

Notes:

This wine has a nose with lots of strawberries, pleasant and fresh.

The palate is a bit different, also bringing a lot of fruit, but perhaps a bit too alcoholic.

Good pair with beef steaks,  lamb and grilled vegetables

Gran Coronas Reserva, SPain

Wine: Gran Coronas Reserva

Producer: Torres

Region: Penedes

Country: Spain

Colour: Red

Year: 2008

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Red Apron                                                                                

Price (VND): 668.000

Points: 78/100

Pairs well with: Tomato based pasta, rice, roast vegetables.

Notes:

Beautiful dark violet colour.

The nose brings an explosion of red fruits, strawberries, raspberries, some leather and blackberries too. Very fruity and aromatic.

The palate is very nice, good length with a bit of bitterness at the end. This is an elegant wine, with a touch of sweetness, very easy to drink!

Gnarly Head, USA

Wine: Gnarly Head

Producer: Gnarly Head

Region: California

Country: USA

Colour: Red

Year: 2008

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Red Apron                                                                                

Price (VND): 650.000

Points: 67/100

Pairs well with: Pasta, lamb roast.

Notes:

Very dark deep red colour, almost opaque.

Beautiful nose of strawberries, raspberries and black cherries.

The palate is smooth and well balanced with lots of black cherries, black currant and a hint of black pepper.

Although rather pleasant to drink, it really fails in the length, as it fades away rather quickly and a bit too much tanning.

Pionero, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile

Wine: Pionero

Producer: Morande

Region: Maipo

Country: Chile

Colour: Red

Year: 2008

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

Supplier: Interwine Icons                                                                      

Price (VND): N/A

Points: 72/100

Pairs well with: Red meats, lamb

Notes:

Intense red purplish wine with a powerful nose of cherries and chocolate.

Medium in body, with cherries and a  bit spicy, nice with decent length.