Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Gary's Wine Club June 2009 selection: 2007 Renegades Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon




2007 Renegades Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Clare Valley, Australia
Food pairing: Burgers on foccacia with spinach, tomatoes, rocket and onions


Justin Ardill is an MD Cardiologist, winemaker, and proprietor of Reilly's wines in the Clare Valley, Australia. (So if anyone's invested in the benefits of red wine for the heart, it's this guy.) When he's not jumpstarting ventricles or making Shiraz and Cab for his own label, he's crafting this easy-drinking bottle under the renegades brand.

What we like about it is that the higher altitude and cool nights in Reilly's vineyards allow for classic Cabernet structure...not an Aussie Cabernet that's trying to be Shiraz. Just the right interplay between ripe, dark berry fruit and tannins makes this Cabernet Sauvignon just right for everyday steak and burger fare.




http://www.garyswine.com/fine_wine/australia/08227.html

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