 So what’s your decision? …simple… #decisions #redorwhite

No need for food or anything else with this wine. Just drink and enjoy…simple…

 Koonara Lucy and Alice 2020 Pinot Gris Rating: B Price: $23

 a wine was well deserved but of course this happened…simple…

Positive note: Turn the school lesson into a crime scene 101 😂

 I guess I’m the main suspect 🚔 After a day of

To get a wine already 5 years old for $20 is practically stealing.

 that the wine won’t peak until at least 2020 and keep on developing until 2030.

This is a very good wine that delivers a lot for the price. It ticks all the things wine drinkers want;

 Redman Coonawarra Shiraz 2014 Rating: B+ Price: $20 but I

Nugan Estate Alcira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

This is a very good Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra Region, especially for the price. Full body, dark with hint of mint. There’s a tiny reminder of a Nestle mint pattie. Dry finish. Worth to put a few in the cellar...simple...

 Nugan Estate Alcira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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The Wombat as I like to call it. Brilliant little wine especially for the price. The Shiraz is even better. It’s just easy to drink...simple...

 Father’s Day Present 🎁 Option 5️⃣ Little Giant Coonawarra

Would love all Australian wineries to follow. My objective is to give simple wine reviews based on quality and value for money. We should all drink great wine, even on a Monday night. I would love to review your wines...simple...

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 Would love all Australian wineries to follow. My objective

I don't think Petaluma makes a bad wine. The whites are seriously good and the reds seem to tick all of my boxes. I recently had a 2015 Adelaide HIlls Shiraz and god it was good. Just a few extra years and the development was outstanding. Year on year they make wines that are above average.

Easy to buy at most large bottle shops. Even the Merlot (and you know I don't really review merlot) is very good. A review on that later.

A real consistent winery that I would recommend to anyone...simple...

 Part of the Most Wanted series: @petalumawines I don't

Buy Again: Yes. This has 20+ years left and would love another for the cellar. 🍷

Sometimes, just for a special occasion you buy something special. Outrageous even.

The Bin 707 is Cabernet Sauvignon version of Grange 🍇

A detonation of happiness erupts on your tongue with a tsunami 🌊 of different tastes and flavour rolls through your mouth. What the 🤬 just happened?

You gather your thoughts and start to dissect it but I can’t. I don’t want too.

This is just too good to worry about anything else. Brilliant...simple...

If your wondering why this didn’t get a A+, the reason was I know this is very young and no where near it’s peak. It is holding something back for this reason. Hence why I would love one for the cellar. .

 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Rating: A Price:

If you ever want to start a cellar, start with this one. The Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is the sixth most collected wine according to

I buy 6 of these every vintage because they last and age to perfection. Consistently one of the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia for the price. Wines come and go, hitting a home run one vintage and then average the next. Wynns produce a great wine vintage after vintage.

These usually sell for anywhere between $28 and $36, but major retailers do from time to time have specials and I have seen in the low $20’s (I’ll let you know next time I see this)

With the 2012 receiving 98 points from Huon Hooke, the current vintage of 2016 getting 98 from Andrew Caillard MW along with a regular mid to high 90’s from a Halliday you can clearly see why I collect and cellar every vintage...simple...

 Wynns Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 From

So you want to store wines longer or you have a few expensive wines that you don’t want to put in the wine rack.

Cheaper Options for storage could include:

1️⃣ Buy a wine fridge from Gumtree or eBay. You’d be surprised how much money you can save. Obviously be aware of age and functionality but I got a $2400 fridge for $600. A divorce related sale (sorry for them, but great bargain for me) I’ve actually bought 3 wine fridges off

 has a 12 bottle wine fridge for $139 at the moment. Great starting point.

Now before anyone starts carrying on with humidity, perfect temperature and anything else. We have a brilliant invention called the screw cap, which removes alot of these issues related to the cork drying out. Remember this is simple advice and a starting point. Similarly with temperatures. Most important is having consistent temperature. Don’t cook it or freeze it but does it have to be exactly at 14 degrees?

Does having wine at 13 or 15 degrees make a massive impact? Especially only over a couple of years. This is basic advice, we are not keeping first growth Bordeaux for 40 years are we?

2️⃣ A lot of people store wine under the stairs. Perfect. Usually it’s in the centre of the house and dark. Great starting point but let’s improve it. Just get some insulation from Bunnings and line the walls of the stair case. You’d be surprised how much heat they can keep out. Or if that’s a bit messy. Try the foam insulation board (xps foam board, is one option) Have a google or You Tube

 foam board. Instead of your walls or roof, just line the area you want to store the wines. Cuts with a Stanley knife. Line the walls with the foam.

Anyway have a look around and see where you could have a cellar.

That’s how I started. First a small fridge, to under the stairs and then purpose built cellar.

 More Simple Wine Cellar Tips: So you want to store wines

So it begins. Looking forward to tasting and finding that next brilliant wine...simple...

 So it begins. Looking forward to tasting and finding that

Rating: Buy 🍷  2012 Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. I only bought this last week because it was a 2012 vintage and was less than $25. It worked out as $3.40 per year of specialist cellaring. Anyway needs air and loads of it. It then opens up and I really start to enjoy it. Decanter or open at 6 and it will be ready when the kids go to bed

(hopefully that’s at 7:30 🕢) I’m hilarious

 Rating: Buy 🍷  2012 Reschke Vitulus Coonawarra Cabernet

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Rating: I buy this every vintage 🍷  This one is a 2008 Wynn’s Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. So good 😊 I had to open something special and old just to get through

I buy at least 6 of these each & every vintage. They are consistently great and last for decades. Everything you expect from one of the best in The Coonawarra. Hats 🎩 off

 Rating: I buy this every vintage 🍷  This one is a 2008

Recommendation: A Sunday afternoon special

Remember going on a Sunday Drive? Remember the time before everyone was so busy and there was only a couple of TV channels. A time with no internet, no mobile phone and no Netflix.

Dad would to turn to Mum and say “wanna go for a drive?” Before you knew we we were all in the car, windows down, driving down the coast or into the City.

I have no idea why, but I loved it. Driving then was fun. No bumper to bumper traffic, just the fresh breeze and exploring the small part of the world.

_wines have a different story and reason behind the name but either way there was something comforting about this wine. A familiar taste, a smell that made me as happy as sitting in the back seat on that Sunday Drive…simple…

This is an independent wine review or my own editorial content. No payment was received for this review.

 Last Sunday Drive by Brand & Sons Cabernet Franc 2019

So the in-laws are staying with you and you need a drink 🤔

Brand and Sons answered the rescue call with their Family Reserve. This blend is built for those moments. Those times you need a good drink.

A blend made up of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot that outlines all those great things about Coonawarra with earth and spice but creates a little aftertaste that reminds me of a choc mint ice cream at the movies…simple…

 Brand & Sons Coonawarra Family Reserve Cabernets 2016

Rating: Buy for a Midweek Quaffer 🍷  2016 The Musician by Majella. A Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz blend. About $18 at most stores and perfect for a midweek drink after work...simple...

 Rating: Buy for a Midweek Quaffer 🍷  2016 The Musician by

Brand & Sons is a boutique wine producer based in Coonawarra, South Australia, focussed on producing small batch wines that highlight the flavours of the Coonawarra.

Each wine will be reviewed over the next couple of weeks.

With the pedigree of these wines, I have to drink them with family and friends. A true review is drinking and enjoying the whole bottle, not just a sip...simple...

 and no payment was received for this post. Just keeping it transparent. If I’m lucky enough to receive a sample wine I’ll always let you know.

 INTRODUCING Brand & Sons Coonawarra Brand & Sons is a

So the cigar title is actually named after the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich soil that defines the famous Coonawarra wine region. I thought it would be named after an actual cigar.

I know smoking is bad for you but even if you have never smoked a cigar, that word ‘cigar’ just creates images. Images of a darkened room, historical books, log fire, reclaimed timber and a well worn leather lounge. This wine is that image. The smell is of leather and old books.

For some reason I think of a famous photo of Jack Nicolson sucking on a big cigar. It’s just creates an image of not really giving a f@$k about anything.

This wine makes you relax and just enjoy the simple pleasure of crushed grapes in a glass...simple...

🎁 For everyone who like a medium + red

 Beijing and the 100’s of images of Jack Nicholson originally by ??? I would love to know the original photographer. Please let me know in the comments as although I searched for a while and could find it.

 Yalumba The Cigar Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

What did I open on International Cabernet Sauvignon Day?

For me it had to be a Wynns Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.

Australia has so many great Cab Sav regions but one from Coonawarra, ticks all my boxes.

It is that quintessential Australian Cabernet and

 delivers the classic taste and flavour that I want. These also cellar forever and a must buy every vintage.

Cheers and I hope you enjoyed whatever you opened...simple...

 What did I open on International Cabernet Sauvignon Day?

Please comment with your answer...simple...

Or whats your favourite Coonawarra Cab Sav?