Cabernet Sauvignon
INTENSE AND DISTINCTIVE
Deep purple and tasting of dark berries and cherries, Cabernet Sauvignon is a vibrant, distinctive wine that’s certainly no wallflower.
24,682HA
total plantings
Mid-1800s
first plantings
Australia is home to some of the world’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines and a community of winemakers respecting classic techniques while pushing boundaries to create something new.
Whatever the style, this is wine with serious personality.
In the Glass
Style and Character
Cabernet Sauvignon wine ranges from affordable, everyday drinking styles to collectible fine wines. It’s a grape that produces wines of intensity – in colour, flavour and texture.
Pairs with
Beef burgers, grilled steak, lamb chops, game, firm cheeses
Typical Flavours
Flavours that can be found in Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
Cedar
Cassis
Mint
Blackberry
Cherry
Tobacco
Earth
Chocolate
In the Winery
Ageing
Cabernet Sauvignon ages well. High-quality Australian examples can age for 20 years or more. Over time, its colour lightens, its texture softens, and it takes on savoury flavours like cedar and roasted nuts. Store it in a cool, dark and dry place where the temperature doesn’t fluctuate. Wines sealed under cork should be stored lying down.
Drinkability
Many Cabernet Sauvignon wines are ready to drink straight away, often already several years old when they’re sold. Aged Cabernet Sauvignons are perfect when you want to impress. They are also perfect to enjoy during dinner or on a cool evening.
