Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most recognised red grape for a reason: it carries itself with structure, depth, and a kind of quiet authority. Born in Bordeaux but now grown in almost every great wine region, it thrives in warm, sunny climates where its thick skins and naturally high tannins can fully ripen. The flavours are unmistakable: blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, and a cool streak of mint or eucalyptus, depending on where it’s grown. In cooler sites, it leans savoury and elegant; in warmer zones, it becomes richer and more opulent, but always with that firm backbone of acidity and tannin that defines its character.
What makes Cabernet Sauvignon so enduring is its ability to age and evolve. Young examples can be muscular and bold, often shaped by time in oak that adds layers of spice, tobacco, and chocolate. With age, the structure mellows and the flavours deepen into dried fruit, cigar box, leather, and earth, complexity wrapped in effortless harmony. Whether it’s the polished grandeur of Napa, the classic poise of Bordeaux, or the lithe, herb-tinged expressions from Chile, South Africa, and Australia, Cabernet remains the benchmark red, powerful yet precise, timeless yet endlessly expressive.
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2021 'Ode to Lorraine' Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot, Elderton
The 2021 ‘Ode to Lorraine’ is a masterful expression of Elderton’s philosophy of excellence through blending – a hidden gem within their premium re...
View full details2020 'Maestro' Merlot, Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon, Pegasus Bay
Pegasus Bay is a family-owned estate in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, founded by the Donaldson family, pioneers of the region’s modern wine sc...
View full details2022 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Boekenhoutskloof
Founded in 1776 and situated in the secluded Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof has become one of South Africa’s most respected wine estates. Und...
View full details2020 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle
“A wine that represents the pinnacle of our energies and research, the embodiment of our experimentation and exploration and the symbol of our lega...
View full detailsRiedel Extreme Cabernet Sauvignon - Value Pack Buy 3 Get 4
This set is offered at an attractive price advantage and contains 4 pieces for the price of 3. The Cabernet glass is perfect for full-bodied, com...
View full details2021 Rod and Spur Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Rockford
2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Xanadu
The Quintessential Margaret River Cabernet, with perfumed black fruit aromas and a generous, velvety palate packed with irresistible dark forest fr...
View full details2018 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Larry Cherubino
Deep crimson in colour, this Cabernet opens with aromas of cassis, mulberry and black cherry, layered with bay leaf, cedar, and graphite. The palat...
View full details2019 Rifle Range Cabernet Sauvignon, Rockford
The nose on this elegant cabernet is generous, rich and ripe with plenty of classic blackcurrant fruit with cocoa and tobacco notes. The palate is ...
View full detailsThe Explore 4 'Cabernet Sauvignon'
Explore 4: Cabernet Sauvignon - The Power and the Grace Few grapes command respect like Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s the backbone of Bordeaux, the prid...
View full details2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Inglenook
Founded in 1879, Inglenook is one of Napa Valley’s most historic and revered estates. Under the visionary stewardship of filmmaker Francis Ford Cop...
View full details2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District, Chimney Rock
The Chimney Rock Estate is blessed with a diversity of soil and topography that breeds complexity into the wines. To the east, steep hills and shal...
View full details2017 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Montelena
Chateau Montelena is one of California’s most storied estates, globally recognised after its 1973 Chardonnay triumphed in the famed 1976 Judgment o...
View full details2021 Tomahawk Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District, Chimney Rock
This wine is made from a single vintage, from a single site and crafted to be enjoyed during a single moment in time. Tomahawk Vineyard is a cooler...
View full detailsRiedel Veritas Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Glass - Value Pack - Buy 6 Get 8
This set is offered at an attractive price advantage and contains 8 pieces for the price of 6. The Cabernet glass is perfect for full-bodied, com...
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