Rouwkes Drift Ruby Cabernet Merlot . . . What a cracking wine, this has a full bodied, energetic flavour, crammed full of berries, tea, blackberry, toffee and tar, it has a lovely heady summery bouquet, and yet has enough tannin to linger on the tongue like a favourite memory. However, a word of caution, this is a 14% proff vino, adequate enough to knock the socks off anyone, and a wine that needs to be treated with a modicum of respect. Caution aside, this is a cracking drink, full bodied, aromatic vino from the western cape, crammed with all the heat, dust and lush dryness of south afrikaa - a wine to savour and enjoy. If ...  Read the complete review

I was very sceptical about the raving of wine critics, concerning how fabulous Sparkling red wine was, personally I thought it was a recipe for disaster. However curiosity got the better of me and I must admit I was pleasantly surprised. I have tried a few but my favourite is definitely Cockatoo Black, which sparkling red wine from Australia. The grape variety, which is used, is cabernet sauvignon. This wine has a lot of depth to it, with hints of blackcurrant and ripe fruit and a subtle oak finish. The bubbles intensify the flavour and make it a perfect wine for the party season. Priced at £8.99 a bottle this may seem a little steep, but if your in the mood for ..  Read the complete review