Serafino, Cabernet Sauvignon (2006)

McLaren Vale, South Australia
14.5%, screwcap, around $26
http://www.serafinowines.com.au/

Deep crimson. A cedary bouquet. On the palate my initial impressions were of dark brooding fruit fused with bright acidity and finishing with grippy tannins. With more time in the decanter hints of red berry emerged and the tannins transformed, becoming delightfully slippery, as if they were coated by the sublime fruit. A silky mouthfeel also became more pronounced. A gorgeous wine - 95. 

This wine won the trophy for best Cabernet and best wine of show at the 2007 McLaren Vale Wine Show. These results were clearly well deserved.   

Two Hands, Angel's Share Shiraz (2009)

McLaren Vale, South Australia
14.8%, screwcap, non organic, RRP $27
http://www.twohandswines.com/

Dark crimson. The bouquet was enticing with boysenberries, a little coffee and spice. Berry and plum notes swirled around the mouth, enhanced by gorgeous American oak. The palate had soft mouthfeel and good length. A medium bodied wine that finished dry - 93.5.

Two Hands, Angel's Share Shiraz (2008)

McLaren Vale, South Australia
14.8%, screwcap, non organic, RRP $28
http://www.twohandswines.com/

Boysenberry, aniseed and smokey scents on the nose. Amazing dark fruits on the palate, with soft tannins and perfect acid. Nice balance, American oak influence just right. Medium bodied - 93.