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 Vintage2017 Label 1 of 16 
TypeRed
ProducerTahbilk (web)
VarietyCabernet-Shiraz Blend
DesignationOld Vines Cabernet - Shiraz
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionVictoria
SubRegionCentral Victoria
AppellationNagambie Lakes
UPC Code(s)641305576007, 9312163010194

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2030 (based on 6 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 10 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by Zweder on 7/5/2023 & rated 89 points: In the bouquet red and dark berries as well as herbs and spices. On the palate herbs, vanilla from the oak, mild acidity, some sweetness and slightly sticky tannin. (875 views)
 Tasted by graemeg on 12/14/2022: {screwcap, 14.5%} Solid garnet. Proper nose and palate for this classic blend, more in the old-school mould. Not so much oak, a fruit-driven example of curranty cabernet and plummy shiraz. Not spicy, not green, not cocktail! Subtle, hardly apparent oak. Medium weight, with fine dusty tannins, medium but pointy acid, medium weight. Slightly patchy palate, medium finish. Will age OK, but I think the palate will always stay a bit spotty as far as coverage goes. Decent enough, not spectacular. But it's a weeknight, so... (1122 views)
 Tasted by Double-A on 6/28/2022 & rated 90 points: Red currant, vanilla, chocolate mint, and mineral nose. Elegant and harmonious palate; integrated and well-balanced with a good length finish.
4/5 (1341 views)
 Tasted by Skrutt (Formerly RotHead) on 5/22/2021 & rated 86 points: Rather shy with a clammy vanilla impression. Pretty deep fruit. (1464 views)

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By Campbell Mattinson
The WINEFRONT (1/11/2021)
(Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (1/1/2020)
(Tahbilk Old Vines Cabernet Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, South Australia, Victoria and a Bit Beyond (Sep 2022)
(Tahbilk Cabernet/Shiraz Old Vines Nagambie Lakes Red) Subscribe to see review text.
NOTE: Scores and reviews are the property of The WINEFRONT and Halliday Wine Companion and Vinous. (manage subscription channels)

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Tahbilk

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Cabernet-Shiraz Blend

A very popular blend in Australia-particularly from South Australia, where the two varietals work well together. The most famous of these would be the Penfolds Bin 389, considered Australia's most cellared wine. In years gone by this was referred to as "Baby Grange" as some of the wine used barrels from the vintage of Grange.

The 2018 Paternus states only McLaren Vale Shiraz (no Cab Sav).

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

Victoria

Wines of Victoria (Victorian Wine Industry Association)

 
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