2012 Bricklayer’s Reward Block 7 Cabernet Sauvignon – Vintages 406124 – $19.95 – **** – So far every bottle from the Bricklayer’s Reward series has impressed … this Cabernet Sauvignon is no exception. The nose has Pencil Shavings and Cedar notes with Currant and Blackberry. The flavours in this wine are smoky with firm tannin but lots of black cherry and raspberry push their way through. It would be worth picking up a few bottles of this and a few bottles of the Bricklayer’s Reward Cabernet Franc (vintages 395277/$18.95) drink the Franc now and let the Sauvignon age for a few years. If you don’t have the patience let this decant for an hour before serving with rare beef.
2012 Chateau des Charmes Old Vines Riesling – Vintages 277228 – $16.95 – ****+ – This is the second time I have had the opportunity to taste this wine. It keeps getting better and better with more time in bottle. Lots of mineral and good acidity on the finish of this wine. Bright and vibrant flavours of Apples and Peaches. This wine is slightly off dry but with very well balanced acidity.
