East Hills Wine Club OnlineDescriptions of Wines in the $179 Case
Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia A delectable value in complex, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this dark plum-hued 2003 was aged in French oak barrels. It exhibits abundant amounts of sweet cassis fruit, a striking minerality, and notions of licorice, cedar, and subtle wood. Beautifully made and elegant with serious flavor depth, it should drink well for 4-5 years.
The Cover Drive The outstanding 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon The Cover Drive, a knock-out value, represents one of the finest bargains in Cabernet Sauvignon in the marketplace. Terrific minty, black currant aromas jump from the glass of this savory, fleshy, medium to full-bodied, silky-textured, luscious Cabernet.
Cuvee Especial Obviously a great vintage makes all the difference as evidenced by the 2001 Cuvee Especial. This unfiltered 100% Tempranillo (30-year old vines) was aged in 60% American and 40% French oak before being bottled unfiltered. A stunning value, it reveals gorgeous aromatics (graphite, cigar smoke, sweet cherries and black currants, and loamy, dusty, earthy notes), a layered, opulently textured personality, admirable purity, decent acidity, and copious freshness as well as fruit. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for a decade or more.
Cartlidge and Browne A broader, riper wine than its predecessor, the 2004 Cabernet offers aromas of baked black fruits - especially black cherry, and currant - coffee bean and fragrant sweet tobacco. Its palate is full and expansive; the generosity of the rich cherry/blackberry fruit is nicely framed by the spice and toastiness of oak. A perfect match for grilled red meats and game, it is equally delicious with poultry dishes, stews, and heary risottos.
Score: 88 Wine: ARGENTINA
Country: Argentina Nice mouthfeel, with creamy blackberry and boysenberry fruit followed by plenty of mocha and briar notes. Ripe, fleshy finish. Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2006. 33,000 cases made.
Morro Bay Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vineyards of Californias central coast showing ripe opulent fruit. Delightful cherry, blackberry and currant flavors finish with black-pepper and toast from 9 months of ageing in French and American oak barrels.
Score: 89 Solid, juicy Cabernet, with ripe currant and blackberry fruit layered with suave toast. Fleshy finish. Drink now through 2007.
Score: 87 Smooth, polished and open, offering lovely rose petal and white pepper notes around a pretty core of raspberry and currant flavors, lingering well. Drink now through 2009. 5,054 cases made.
Falesco The 2004 Vitiano Rosso is an equal part blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, aged three months in small oak barrels. This serious effort possesses a deep ruby/purple-tinged color as well as lovely aromas of black currants, licorice, dried herbs, and earth. An amazing value, it boasts remarkable texture, medium body, and pure, ripe berry flavors. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.
Score: 88 Here's a wine with a lot of personality, but everyone will tune into it. It's rich in texture, nicely taut in structure, offering smoky, roasted pepper, scented blackberry and black pepper flavors that linger on the finely polished finish. Drink now through 2013. 5,000 cases imported.
Crios de Susana Balbo Perfumed aromas of blackberry, licorice, violet and rose petal. Sweet, round and silky, with dark berry and spice flavors complemented by smoky oak. Broad and harmonious wine&ldots; Finishes with very fine tannins and a chocolatey sweetness.
Score: 85 Dense, rich and chewy, it serves up a real mouthful of wild berry, black cherry, plum and spice. Tannic, too, but the peppery notes on the finish ring true. Drink now. 96,000 cases made.
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2003 Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 
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2003 Jim Barry Cabernet Sauvignon 
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2001 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja 
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2003 Cartlidge and Browne Cabernet Sauvignon 
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Clos de los Siete Mendoza 2004
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Morro Bay Central Coast California Cabernet 2001
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Viña Doña Paula Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
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Barnard Griffin Cabernet-Merlot Columbia Valley NV
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2004 Falesco Vitiano IGT 
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Jim Barry Shiraz Clare Valley The Lodge Hill 2003
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2004 Syrah-Bonarda
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Bogle Petite Sirah California 2003