Oakridge Original Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Yarra Valley) Fortified intensity and power to one

intensity and power to one of the world’s most recognisable and beloved spirit bottles

St Agnes XO Grand Reserve 40 Year Old Brandy 700mL is deep dark amber with Christmas cake

melon and banana lifted by honeysuckle and crème brûlée

luminous gold — the inviting colour of a Japanese single malt crafted from a marriage of ex-red wine

Jammy blackberry and raspberry flavours of genuine depth and vibrancy fill a long

Oakridge Original Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Yarra Valley) Fortified intensity and power to one"Its a strong cabernet showing amplified fruit characters but not weight. Floods the palate in a wash of inky cassis, sage leaf, pepper, dark bitter fancy chocolate and light espresso characters with a woody ashy finish. Theres this diffuse feel to the wine, like you can taste through it, missing poise of Yarras higher pedigree perhaps, but still plenty to talk about. Push on. Tannins work like a web, broad, powdery, and theres this really nice