Leasingham Bastion Shiraz Cabernet 2005

Made by Leasingham Wines in Australia (region: Clare Valley) .

A dry, still, red wine with 13.5% alchohol tasted on 8th Jan 2008.

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Quality: Good

Value: Good

Cost: Usually between $12.99 - $15.99.

Looks: Medium bodied with a dark black look to it

Smells: Black fruit, cassis, some black pepper

Feels: Medium to full - just!

Tastes: Label change for one of the allround good guys of the value end of the market. And another wine that overdelivers for the money year in year out. Crunchy chewy tannins, lean structured line and length, black fruit and a meaty length. A classic of Aussie wine powers on.

Possible retailers: Vintage Cellars, BWS, Woolworths Liquor, Liquorland, Dan Murphy's, First Estate, Kemeny's, 1st Choice.