Bleasdale Frank Potts 2006 Frank Potts founded Bleasdale in 1850, his eponymously labelled wine commemorates a legacy of innovation and resourcefulness. Frank Potts is a Cabernet based Bordeaux style which may contain varying portions of Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot depending on the performance of fruit each vintage. A delightfully soft, round palate with pleasing sweet fruit richness, elegant and with silky tannins the blend is a delight to enjoy either in its youth, or after cellaring. "Dark ruby.

Houghton Crofters Cabernet Malbec 2005 Houghton have brought forward the peak drinkability of some of their best Cabernet wines with a component of the softer Malbec grape. Here's the pinnacle of Western Australia's mighty red Cuvées, redolent with currant and cassis, brimming with nice cedary elements, deep and medocey, yet easy to appreciate in it's youth, courtesy of the affable Malbec. The fine aromas of dark berry fruits and savoury elements descend onto the palate. It opens with soft plummy hints and olive-like figures, awash with all the blueberry cassis and currant characters, it's swathed by nice smooth, fruit-studded chocolatey tannins.

Leasingham Bin 56 Cabernet Malbec 2008 Leasingham retain some of the most precious vineyards in Clare Valley and are well placed to make the most definitive regional wines. Bin 56 is steeped in history, a Cabernet Malbec that exhibits all of the virtues that Leasingham are renowned for, quality, generosity, drinkability. The palate is medium bodied, a rich mouthfeel is underpinned by focused and fine grained tannins. Bin 56 displays cassis, red berries, dark chocolate and cigar box flavours with a lingering finish.

Moss Wood Amys Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 A base of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller components of Petit Verdot, Malbec or Merlot. As the vineyards that supply these grapes have matured, the yields of the different varieties have varied and so the percentages in the finished wines have also changed. The pretty fruit aromas are further complemented by spicy, perfumed chalky oak characters. Full body and sweet round flavours of cherry and other dark fruits, as well as melted chocolate, make the wine instantly appealing and easy to drink and is further complemented by well balanced tannins.

Nepenthe The Fugue The predominant variety in the blend has always been Cabernet sauvignon; fragrant, bright in colour and aroma, yet tannic and savoury. The Fugue benefits from the spice and zest of Cabernet franc, and the sweet earthiness of Merlot. The wine’s distinct mintiness is both a varietal and regional character. Oak is a subtle, supporting thread that persists into the finish.

Peter Lehmann Cabernet Merlot 2006 Cabernet and Merlot positively flourish in the Barossa. As single varietal wines they have made their mark, when artfully assembled they combine into a genre of their own. A rich and harmonious blend of two great noble grapes that develops layers of wild, dark black fruits. The palate offers dark chocolate and blackberry: the beautiful fruit reined in with supple fine-grained tannins and it has a tight savoury finish.

Peter Lehmann Mentor 2002 WINE SOCIETY TROPHY for Best Red Wine! Gold Hobart, Silver Perth for this vintage. Peter Lehmann's individual style and character, integrity as a winemaker, and champion of the grower, has earned him the nickname of Mentor. Aromas of cassis and pepper, mint ice cream and beautifully integrated French oak. A very stylish Cabernet blend with a touch of wild raspberry from the Merlot and mellow shiraz complexity.

Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Distinguished Langtons Classification. Margaret River is known internationally for her classy Bordelaise styled reds. The nose is a reflection of the ripeness and generous depth of fruit. The wine is well balanced with soft supple tannins, sweet fruit and elegant acid structure.

Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernets 2007 Vasse Felix were briefed in the seventies by Margaret River’s founding vigneron Dr Tom Cullity, to make the best possible wine. Heytesbury is a flagship regional Cabernet, the fruits of over thirty years of viticulture at Vasse Felix. The palate is bright with fresh, a splash of acidity and nice creaminess to the middle palate. The elegant acid structure and concentrated blackberry flavours provide a depth that can be savoured long after the wine is finished.

Vasse Felix Shiraz 2007 Vasse Felix fashion a vigorous Shiraz of considerable depth, concentration and solid structure whilst retaining elegance and finesse. Careful fruit selection and astute use of oak provides balance and complexity. The aromatics are deeply concentrated with rich bramble fruits, yet contained by fine white pepper, cloves and freshly milled ground spice. Vasse Felix shows great varietal definition with a complex array of flavours.