Winetastic

We have saved the best of the current crop of Yelland & Papps reds until last - the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon comes up trumps, delivering in both the fruit department and length.

Powerful blackcurrant fruits with a touch of mint take the lead with and a dash of pepper on the long, drying finish. Very persistant flavours and velvety tannins are a highlight.

I might be being a bit of a points miser here as I expect the wine will improve over the medium to long term. Even as a young wine it should look great along side a hearty beef dish. As usual Barossa Cabernet trumps Shiraz for my tastes.

Score: 92/100
Price: $30
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.5%
Other Opinions: None I could find…
Would I buy this wine?
Yes, it’s an excellent Barossa Cabernet

My tasting notes for the Yelland & Papps Greenock Shiraz 2007 have been sitting on my desk for 2 months awaiting a write up, unfortunately life’s events have got in the way, apologies for the delay.

Perfumed shiraz fruit, leather, earth and a hint of chocolate. The powerful and juicy front palate holds much promise, with mouthfilling berries and aniseed however there is little in the way of tannin and the flavours quickly drop away. A better showing was found on the second day, though the finish was still a tad short.

For what its worth, several respected critics have rated this wine highly. We tasted this bottle alongside the 2007 Grenache and Cabernet and it definitely appeared to be the weaker sibling.

Score: 87/100
Price: $30
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.5%
Other Opinions: The Wine Front (Subscription Required)
Would I buy this wine?
No