Majella Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - 89pts

Majella Wines 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra) South Australia - Australia

Availability: BCLDB stores
Cost: $39.99
Alcohol: 14.5%
Date Tasted: June 15th, 2010

Tasting Notes: A classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia producer Majella Wines. An intense and elegant nose of cassis, eucalyptus, vanilla, oak, green pepper and spices. Followed by cassis, blueberry, vanilla, oak and mint flavours with medium-plus tannins and a smoky-textured, dry palate.

This is a solid wine that has aged nicely and presents great typicity for the region. Drink 2010-2014.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2010 IconWines.ca

Majella Wines 2008 The Musician Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz - 88pts

Majella Wines 2008 The Musician Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz (Coonawarra) South Australia

Availability: BCLDB stores

Cost: $19.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: January, 2010

Tasting Notes:  A concentrated ruby core with a raspberry rim.  The nose expresses a steeliness with deep blackberry, white pepper, and obvious oak.  The oak is sustained on the palate with blackberry and green pepper.  The shiraz comes through with some spiciness and there are hints of green pepper.  The finish is long and spicy.  The Musician is straightforward and full bodied with excellent fruit concentration.  A solid sipper on its own, or good with a hearty BBQ.

Majella is a top producer of Cabernet in South Australia and this is a nice offering for everyday drinking.  No worries about putting this one down and waiting for development, the Musician is playing its tune right now. Drink 2010-2013.
- Hugh Carter ©copyright 2010 IconWines.ca

Majella Wines 2005 Sparklng Shiraz - 88pts

Majella Wines 2005 Sparkling Shiraz (Coonawarra) South Australia - Australia

Availability: Limited quantities available at BCLDB stores

Cost: $39.99

Alcohol: 14%

Date Tasted: October 5th, 2009

Tasting Notes: South Australia producer Majella Wines has created a unique and delicious treat with their Sparkling Shiraz. This inky-ruby coloured Shiraz with persistent medium bubbles is made in the traditional method of sparkling wine and spends 48 months aging on the lees . Vintage Port is added during the dosage step which gives the wine its off-dry sweetness.

Developing aromas of leather, cassis, cigar box and loads of licorice create an intriguing bouquet for the nose to enjoy. Followed on the palate with flavours of leather, fig, cherry, tobacco, candied fruit with medium tannins and acidity. The high alcohol is masked by the depth of complexity this wine offers. Sealed with a crown cap, this high quality wine is approachable now and will hold for up to ten years in the cellar. - LC

SKU: 350595 UPC: 9331138000206