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MIKE PRESS WINES ADELAIDE HILLS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 I've only just had this Mike Press cabernet sent to me, but it's been out for a while - it might even be scarce already. I reckon of all the Mike Press reds that have beguiled us in recent years, this is the one I'd be happiest to drink. The Mike Press reds always show a good lick of seductive vanillin oak, and you'd be hard (err-) pressed to find a wine anywhere near this price that gives you such a hit. It therefore tastes smooth and polished and delicious, especially given that this oak is supported by pure, sweet, essence-like blackcurrant flavour. There are notes of dried herbs and dark olives too, and from the start of the bottle to the end, it's a wine that you just want to keep pouring into your mouth. There's some alcohol warmth here and the acidity pokes out a fraction, but it tastes so good that no one will care. Australia's best value red continues its run. Rated :91 Points |