Huon Hooke's SMH wine of the week this week is the Voyager Estate Girt By Sea Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007. Huon writes:'Long-serving winemaker Cliff Royle and viticulturist Steve James made a great double act at Voyager, until Royle departed recently. But he's left this gem as his legacy. It's a seriously good red and great value at the price.
Quality cabernet aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant laced with spice; oak is barely perceptible and the fruit does the talking. It's deep and elegant with fine balance and intensity. Markedly varietal but properly ripe and of pristine quality. From a very successful red year in the Margaret River region. Drink now to 15 years-plus. 94/100.
Food - Pink roast leg of lamb; vitello tonnato; casseroled kid; hard cheeses such as parmesan, compte and cheddar.
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Hey Chris! Love the blog. We should exchange links and jive about wine once in a while. I like the style of your blog and the reviews. My readership could definitely benefit from your content. Let me know is we can colab!!! Cheers!
Hi Thomas,
I checked out your blogs and love the definitive explanation of the difference between Montepulciano and Montepulciano.
I've enjoyed both Montepuliciani recently, however keep coming back to the wonder of the Sangiovese grape - it is so adaptable.
I would be happy to collaborate with you in some way; I'm sure our readers would benefit.
The nose display juicy, dark fruits in the blackberry, blood plum, cassis and black cherry spectrum. There is also a hint of dusty oak, dark chocolate and classic Margaret River savoury spice.
The palate reveals classic fresh Cabernet fruit, showing the full array of dark berries and briary chocolate notes. Fine, earthy tannins taper to a well structured and clean finish.
I like to drink wine with my Cuban cigars.I buy my Cigars Online.
I've really liked this article. The description really sets my senses craving for a combination that u've suggested with this wine. This aroma surely goes for me! A combination of this wine with this cigar directly from Cuba, I would be on seventh-heaven. I'm going for it now!
Cheers!!
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