Cabernet Sauvignon

Barossa Valley, South Australia. Displays distinctive, full-bodied Barossa characters of mulberry, dark melted chocolate, prune juice, plum pudding and baked cherry stones, with edges of mint and herb which complement the savoury, tight knit French oak background. Barossa Cabernet made in the right hands is as unique as its famous partner, Barossa Shiraz...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016

Barossa Valley, South Australia. "A neat mix of dark and tangy red fruits with a hint of cassis, menthol and mocha; while not a big wine, the tannins are savoury, the acid fresh making it a drink-now proposition." 

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016

Barossa Valley, South Australia. In colour this wine is intense dark red-purple. On the nose Merchant is inviting and lifted with aromas of blackcurrant, violet, liquorice, dark chocolate, cherry and a hint of mint. The full bodied palate displays weighty varietal fruit including juicy plum, blackberry and wild berries. Oak is subtle and well integrated adding complexity. Tannins are present but being entirely natural they’re integrated providing a solid but rounded structure. The wine respects varietal character is powerful but controlled giving good balance. It is long to finish completing a very classy wine. Merchant is a classic Barossa Cabernet that can be equally enjoyed now or in a decade...

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James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013

McLaren Vale, South Australia. Classic Cabernet characters of blackberry and black currant conserve on the nose with lovely nuances of potpourri and peppermint leaf. The palate is intense with intense black fruits, Banbury cake, earth and sweet chalky tannins. Seamless integrated oak marries wonderfully with the palate which finishes with extraordinary...

McLaren Vale, South Australia. The 2021 vintage Cuthbert Cabernet is the 10th release of this commemorative wine. Fruit was harvested on the 24th of March 2021. The grapes were traditionally processed using open fermentation for 14 days on skins and then basket pressed in our 1928 press. The wine was matured for 17 months in French oak hogsheads...

WINERY RATING

James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016

California Central Coast. USA. Black plum, boysenberry and cherry flavors abound in the glass amongst the violet, chocolate and cedar notes. This wine is smooth with tannins that are refined and round...

Langhorne Creek, South Australia. Small open fermenters were used with maceration times varying from 8-12 days. The wine was then aged in 100% French Oak for 21 months with only the best barrels of the vintage chosen for the final blend, which remained unfined and unfiltered...