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We've tasted many at £25 to £35 that do come close.  A perfect mix of all the elements of beautiful \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eCabernet: \u003c\/span\u003eblackcurrants, slight herbaceous notes, pencil, cedar, tobacco, and it's now getting velvety, but with just the right amount of grip on the finish that makes it good with food.  Lots of class and quality winemaking from Tom Carson, one of Australia's most awarded winemakers.  Just 13% alc. Will keep for a few more years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#Tasting#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistant Noises is Tom's (Yabby Lake Winemaker) own winemaking project. The fruit is sourced from Yarra, and the winemaking is as sensitive, precise, assured as befits Tom's name. The real beauty of Distant Noises though? It's the price! Tom has set himself the challenge of making premium Mornington Peninsula wine at a price that you rarely see for wines from this region. 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Vine age between 8 and 80 years old. Mid smudgy crimson. Smells of tiny wild red berries and peppery herbs. Full of pure energy and life. Mouth-watering red fruits, fragrant and juicy on the palate. Incredibly fine tannins. Likely to age well but already delicious now. \" 17\/20 points, Jancis Robinson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it a good swirl and allow those lovely cherry blossom and cherry fruit notes to come through. Bergamot, stewed strawberrry, cranberry and just a little liquorice. 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With anything from a glass alone to beef fillet, roasted chicken and cheeses it is incredibly important to be red and ready. We have put together this mixed case of 3 different reds, 6 total, to do exactly that! 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