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Taylors Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
2015
Result Bronze 0
Result Silver 0
Result Gold 0
Result Max 0
Result Trophy 0
Rich expressive flavours of cassis, mulberry and a hint of eucalypt. French oak maturation adds touches of dark chocolate, cedar and spice.
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Accolades
Honours and awards
- Wine Show
- Award
- China Wine & Spirits Awards Best Value 2021
- Double Gold
- La Mujer Elige "Woman Chooses" 2021
- Double Gold
- China Wine & Spirits Awards 2021
- Gold
- World Value Wine Challenge BTI 2021
- Gold
- Asia Wine Trophy 2021
- Gold
- New York International Wine Competition 2021
- Gold
- International Wine Contest Bucharest 2021
- Gold
- Tasters Guild 30th Annual International Wine Judging 2021
- Gold
- San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge 2021
- Gold
- Frankfurt International Wine Trophy 2021
- Gold
- Jerry D Mead's New World International Wine Competition 2021
- Gold
- Gilbert & Gaillard International -Guides Des Vin 2021
- Gold
- International Wine Awards 2021
- Gold
- El Concurso International Vinus 2021
- Gold
- awc Vienna International Wine Challenge 2021
- Silver
- Grand Harvest Awards 2021
- Silver
- Wine Luxe International Wine Awards 2021
- Silver
- Australian Wine showcase Magazine New Release Tasting 2021
- Silver
- TERRAVINO Mediterranean International Wine & Spirit Challenge 2021
- Silver
- World Wine Championships Awards BTI 2021
- Silver
- Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
- Silver
- Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival International Judging 2021
- Silver
- New Zealand International Wine Show 2021
- Silver
- Challenge International du Vin 2021
- Silver
- Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2021
- Bronze
- Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2021
- Bronze
- Japan Wine Challenge 2021
- Bronze
- Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2021
- Bronze
- New York World Wine & Spirits Competition 2021
- Bronze
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
- Bronze
- International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
- Bronze
- Intervin Wine Awards 2021
- Bronze
- Clare Valley Regional Wine Show 2021
- Bronze
- Indy International Wine Competition 2021
- Bronze
- National Wine Show of Australia 2021
- Bronze
- Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2021
- Bronze
- World Value Wine Challenge BTI 2021
- Best Buy
- International Wine Challenge Tranche 2 2021
- Commended
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EXPERT APPRAISALS
Reviews
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Isaac Baker, Wine Reviews: Taylors - Clare Valley
9 Jan 201687+/100Vibrant purple color. Aromas of cedar shavings, eucalyptus and black pepper accent the juicy red and black currant fruit. The palate shows fine-grained tannins and moderate acidity, framing this medium-plus bodied wine in a fresh package. Juicy red and black currants and plums mix off of loamy soil, eucalyptus, mint and espresso. Plenty of fruit but this has lots of freshness that make it easy and pleasant to sip, but enough to unpack for a few years in the cellar. -
New Release Tasting
9 Jan 201689/100 -
9 Jan 201692/100 GOLDViolet color. Savory aromas and flavors of olives, huckleberry jam on buttered toast, eucalyptus, and chocolate mint with a silky, tangy, fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long spiced blueberries, toffee, and sandalwood finish with crunchy, fine tannins and light oak. A bright, refreshing red wine that will be a Swiss Army knife at the table.
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Glen Frederiksen,
9 Jan 201689/100 Without FlawsThis red presents as an opaque dark purple, with crimson hues at the rim. Eucalyptus-tinged aromas lead to scents of tobacco and tomato leaf, black berries, minerality, and milk chocolate. Good acidity stimulates the palate, and classic cassis and wood spice carry through to the finish. There, youthful, fine-grained tannins poke through. While ready to enjoy now, this wine will continue to provide drinking pleasure for seven more years. Pair it with all manner of red meats, from grilled sirloin to lamb shank. -
Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, Food & Drinks
1 Jan 20174.5 starsBlackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, spearmint and a savoury herbal note dominate on the nose of this Clare Valley red, with modest lacquer/vanilla notes hinting at oak. On the dry but fruit-forward, full-bodied palate the fruit is dark and chewy, highlighting blackberry, raspberry and plum notes while supported by anise, mint and secondary woody notes. Overall this is a sophisticated, silky Cabernet Sauvignon that brings mild tannins and a smooth, pleasant finish and that’s drinking beautifully now. -
Joe Czerwinski, June Reviews
6 Jan 201788/100 Well RecommendedThis medium-bodied Cab¬ernet shows some of the variety’s hallmark auster-ity in its firm structure. Cassis, sage and red cur¬rant aromas and flavors finish crisp and lingering. Drink now with rare beef or lamb, or hold and drink 2020–2025.
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Vic Harradine, April 8 2017 Newsletter
4 Jan 20174 starsThe lifted lively nose is resplendent with black currant, spice and espresso roast aromas. It coats the palate with a full-bodied, full-textured, full-Monty gusher of chewy cassis, mulberry, peppery and minty notes joined by tang-laden pie cherry persisting through the lengthy mouth-watering finish. It’s a bit taut at present handsomely rewarding a three-hour aeration/decant or careful cellaring 2018-2023. -
Andrew Graham,
4 Jan 201788/100Dark colours and dark berry fruit with licks of mint and bark. No missing the story here! It’s typical Clare Cabernet. Tastes it too – ripe, young, blackberry flavoured. The key appeal is how much hearty Cabernet you’re getting for the dollars. That raw finish and sweetness contrast is a little distracting, but the depth of flavour carries the whole wine forward, and the gruff Cab tannins will hook in many. -
Natalie MacLean,
5 Jan 201790/100Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match. Dark fruit, tar and smoky oak.
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Nick Stock, Take Note: Real Australian Wine Is Here
7 Jan 201790/100This has a distinctive, minty edge amid a strong cassis and blue plum fruit core. Gently leafy too. A confident expression of cabernet. Bright and attractive. Drink now. -
Ray Jordan, Top 100 Red Wines
7 Jan 201791/100One of the big names of the Clare Valley. This shows the pure, juicy red berry cabernet fruit of the region, with an effortlessly long palate a feature. This is a thoroughly, beautifully well-made wine ready for the next few years. -
Natalie MacLean,
9 Jan 201790/100Juicy, full-bodied, rich and delicious on the palate. This robust red wine at a great price offers tremendous value and bang for your buck. Attractive aromas of mint and blackberry on the nose. It finishes nicely with black plum, espresso and cloves. Black in hue with aromas to match. Dark fruit, tar and smoky oak.
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Josh Raynolds, Australia Brings the Brawn and the Beauty
10 Jan 201789/100Glass-staining ruby. Aromas of dried cherry, cassis, licorice and mint, joined by slowly emerging woodsmoke and dark chocolate notes. Bitter cherry and currant flavors open up slowly while gaining flesh and breadth. Clings nicely on the finish, which features youthfully firm tannins, a touch of smokiness and building sweetness -
Robert Lublin, Review: Wines of Wakefield
11 Jan 2017B+This is a juicy, fruity wine on the nose, with lots of ripe plum accompanied by a touch of mint. The lush plum carries forward into the palate, but is restrained by just the right amount of tannin. The finish is surprisingly dry for such a fruity wine and just a little bit astringent. This is an excellent value Cabernet, showing richness and depth at an affordable price. -
Ronn Weigand MW, MS, Star Listings (Wakefield) - issues 175, 176, 177
12 Jan 20175 starsThe 2015 Clare Valley Cabernet is outstanding: full bodied, moderately rich, and very distinct in character (black currant, eucalyptus mint, cassis, cherry), with overtones of cedar and spicy oak. Very long on the finish, with moderate tannin. Great value. Aged 12+ months in French oak barrels, 10% new.
