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Some Young Punks Cab Blend 2017
Grape Type Pronunciation: "cab-er-nay" blend
Primary flavours
Blackberry
Blackcurrant
Blueberry
Capsicum
Charcoal
Cinnamon
Green Peppercorn
Tobacco
Details
The Punks are back! This blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, with a healthy dash of Shiraz, is structured and shapely, with plenty of rich, sweet, upfront fruit, but beautifully balanced with refreshing acidity. The McLaren Vale is known for producing richer-styled reds, and this is no exception, with notes of dark cocoa, cinnamon and blackberry. Sultry, deep and dark, this is really comforting and round, with honest, powerful fruit.

With a name like ‘Passion Has Red Lips’, named after an early 1900’s Pulp Fiction novel, what more do you need to know? In 2006, Some Young Punks was created by three lifelong friends Col, Jen (both from Adelina Wines) and Nic. What was their reason for creating this new age winery?... in their words “we blame the booze.” These punks have managed to transfuse their wicked senses of humour into a number of funky labels including Naked on Roller Skates, Monster’s Attack and Quickie. But don't mistake the humour for superficial wine production, these guys are the real deal. The label is a small scale production that is traditional in its approach with a no fuss attitude including hand-picking in small lots, fruit sourced from all over South Australia, basket pressing, indigenous yeast fermentations and no filtration.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and lots of oak.
Specs
Region
Clare Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Blend
Wine Maker
Some Young Punks
Alcohol
13.5%
Vintage
2017
Cellar period
5-10 years
State
SA
Pairing guide
The combination of Cabernet and Shiraz make it an even bigger no-brainer to drink this with some quality cut of fatty red meats. Scotch fillet or lamb belly....yum.
Food
Veal
Grilled Meat
Lamb
Tastes
Bitter
Earthy
Rich
Moods
Adventurous
Excited
Relaxed
Seasons
Cooler Months
Wine region
Clare Valley, Australia
The Clare Valley is a picturesque wine region located in the mid-north of South Australia, about two hours' drive from Adelaide. The region is known for its Mediterranean-style climate, which is characterised by warm days and cool nights. This climate, combined with the region's diverse range of soils, provides ideal growing conditions for a range of grape varieties, including Riesling, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Clare Valley is a well-established region, with the first grapevines being planted in the 1840s. Today, the region is home to more than 50 wineries and is a popular destination for wine tourists and locals alike. So whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just looking to try something new, the Clare Valley is sure to have something to suit your tastes!
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