St. Hugo

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

8.822 ratings

8.84 pro ratings

Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy

Top Notes For

8.9

More austerity than I was expecting from the Vineyard holdings and the excellence of the vintage. Needed a better balance of Cassis and Blackberry fruit IMO. Still the best match for a steak in preference to a Shiraz. Another 5 to 10 years in front of it.

More austerity than I was expecting from the Vineyard holdings and the excellence of the vintage. Needed a better balance of Cassis and Blackberry fruit IMO. Still the best match for a steak in preference to a Shiraz. Another 5 to 10 years in front of it.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2018

8.5

Smokey dark chocolate and blackcurrant. Lovely

Smokey dark chocolate and blackcurrant. Lovely

Aug 31st, 2019

9.5

good nose and good with food

good nose and good with food

Jan 10th, 2018

7.9

Hint of mint.

Nose & taste good

Hint of mint.

Nose & taste good

May 28th, 2017

7.1

Taste of chocolate was a bit too overwhelming.

Taste of chocolate was a bit too overwhelming.

Dec 28th, 2016

8.9

Beautiful wine. Definitely cellaring in future

Beautiful wine. Definitely cellaring in future

Nov 11th, 2016

Martin Sahlberg

8.8

Martin had this 7 years ago

Martin had this 7 years ago

Jan 7th, 2019

Martin Sahlberg

8.9

Martin had this 8 years ago

Martin had this 8 years ago

Nov 30th, 2017

8.7

Jusden had this 9 years ago

Jusden had this 9 years ago

Jul 20th, 2017