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Brands Blockers Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Dark purple in colour; the nose is classic Coonawarra with hints of cigar and mocha, cedar, spice and a touch of mint. The palate is beautifully balanced and well textured with lovely rich dark fruits, acidity of very good structure. Another Classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. 93 points Anthony D’Anna Part of a substantial investment in Coonawarra by McWilliam’s, which first acquired a 50% interest from the Brand family, increased to 100%, and followed this with the purchase of 100 ha of additional vineyard land. Significantly increased production of the smooth wines for which Brand’s is known has followed. The estate plantings include the 100-year-old Stentiford block. James Halliday Brands is the red wine jewel in the crown for the McWilliams company. While the quality of the 'standard' releases is very impressive. The last decade has seen enormous improvements in Brand's viticulture, now amply reflected in the richness, ripeness, flavour and impressive structure of its wines.   - Jeremy Oliver