Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous and widely planted red grape varieties in the world. It is immensely popular in Australia, where world-class wines are made in Coonawarra, Margaret River and the Yarra Valley. Each region has a distinctive character, but all tend to be more fruit-forward than those from France. Coonawarra has a distinct mint or Eucalypt aroma, Margaret River has a more tomato leaf character, while Yarra Valley is more elegant in style.
Its original home is Bordeaux, where it is the dominant grape on the left bank, Medoc and Graves. In Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and with small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot. In the New World, it is both blended and made as a straight varietal. Excellent wines are also produced in the Napa Valley and Chile's Maipo Valley. The grapes are thick-skinned providing the characteristic high tannins and deep colour. The Cabernet Sauvignon wines tend to show fragrant cassis, herbaceous, full-bodied with high acid.
If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.
Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!
Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.
Its original home is Bordeaux, where it is the dominant grape on the left bank, Medoc and Graves. In Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and with small amounts of Malbec and Petit Verdot. In the New World, it is both blended and made as a straight varietal. Excellent wines are also produced in the Napa Valley and Chile's Maipo Valley. The grapes are thick-skinned providing the characteristic high tannins and deep colour. The Cabernet Sauvignon wines tend to show fragrant cassis, herbaceous, full-bodied with high acid.
If you like Australian wine, then you probably like South Australia wine. The rich reds produced there put Australia on the wine-making map of the world. With over 40% of the countries vineyards, South Australia can rightfully call itself the wine state.
Wines are produced in several regions throughout the state, though many are naturally grouped together, like Barossa and Eden Valleys, only 15 minutes apart. They include such regions as Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Wrattonbully to name but a few!
Barossa Valley boasts some of the oldest vines in Australia dating back to 1843 and produces some of the world's finest Shiraz, whilst the 'terra rossa' soils of Coonawarra is most suited to producing outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons. If you're a fan of Riesling, Clare Valley is a great place to explore and for a Maritime climate not dissimilar to parts of the Italian coastline, seek out the wines from McLaren Vale.
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WINNER- Gold Medal, Limestone Coast Wine show. The Zilzie Regional Collection showcases textbook examples of varietal & regional expressions whilst being excellent value for money. Coonawarra is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and this wine is a wonderful expression of the ... Learn MoreZilzie 'Coonawarra' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019$15.99 Per item -
The southern hairy-nose wombat is small than other wombat but is stocky, robust and the proud state emblem of South Australia. Like the might of the little wombat, Little Giant iis crafted from premium regional fruit from established vineyards that ... Learn MoreLittle Giants Cabernet 2020$20.00 Per item -
A highly aromatic, Middle-Eastern allure - warm toasted spice, dark chocolate and the classic McLaren Vale Cabernet aromas of cassis, plum and blackcurrant. The palate has a lovely fine, long line and crunchy textural tannins. This is a bright, playful ... Learn MoreCoriole Songbird Cabernet Sauvignon 2020$21.99 Per item -
WINNER; James Halliday's Wine Companion 2020 WINERY OF THE YEAR! A wonderful Cabernet made exclusively for United Cellars by 3rd generation wine maker, Tom Barry. Blackcurrant and dried herbs on the nose with hints of smoke. Juicy cassis, raspberry and blackberry ... Learn More -
Located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, the soil here is heavy grey loam mixed with black Biscay clay and sits above ancient Ngaltinga formation bedrock. Very fragrant and clearly defined, classic varietal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, ... Learn MoreMitolo Jester Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$24.99 Per item -
Aromas of blackberries and dark soy, oak is lurking though quiet. Black olives and leathery notes lead the palate. Blackberries, again, hit the middle palate with energy. - Nick Butler The Barossa is famous for its viticulture, history and winemaking ... Learn MoreLangmeil Blacksmith Cabernet Sauvignon 2019$28.50 Per item -
Sexy Beast, a succulent and luscious McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon “I was always taught that Cabernet Sauvignon was a classical, structured and well mannered wine, but in our wonderful McLaren Vale Mediterranean climate we make it rich, brooding and powerful, ... Learn MoreTwo Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020$28.99 Per item -
Established in 1997, this winery is the ultimate expression of the Clare Valley terroir. A symphony of diverse and unique microclimates masterfully composed, to deliver impeccable quality and style for each wine in their range. Meticulous site selection and diverse terroir ... Learn MoreSecret Deal Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020$29.99 Per item -
The Ashmead family purchased their first estate vineyard in the middle of Nuriootpa in the late 1970s and since making their first wine from the 1982 vintage, have developed a great reputation and an enviable history of success. The 1992 Cabernet Sauvignon ... Learn MoreElderton Cabernet Sauvignon 2019$30.00 Per item -
Coriole Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Estate vineyards that are approximately 20-25 years old. Soils are Terra Rossa - red, brown earth over limestone, which have proven to be ideal for growing Cabernet in McLaren Vale. Offering up aromas of ... Learn MoreCoriole Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019$30.99 Per item -
Chateau Tanunda was established in 1890 and is the site of some of the first vines planted in the Barossa as well as one of the Valley’s first wineries. These Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from this wine come from a single ... Learn More -
Description: Medium ruby colour. Cherry ripe, coconut, capsicum and cigar box on the nose. The palate was rich, long and spicy with a soft finish. ... Learn MoreSeppelt Drumborg Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999$39.00 Per item -
Opaque black crimson colour, with deep crimson edge. Aroma of earth, spice, toasted oak, blackcurrant and liquorice. The palate flavours are a touch light, lacking depth and persistence, however, plum and stewed fruit flavours do emerge. Fine, dry tannins which ... Learn MoreEdwards & Chaffey Cabernet Sauvignon 1996$40.00 Per item
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Oh, for the love of stunning Cabernet Sauvignon. Like a well-trained thoroughbred this is both muscular and lithe. Savoury and cocoa aromas lead the way down a bramble, berry-packed path. There’s fennel on the sidelines, a hint of spearmint, ... Learn MoreGreenock Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$43.00 Per item -
The Majella Cabernet Sauvignon first appeared in 1994 and has since acquired a reputation as one of Coonawarra’s finest. WINEMAKING Majella Cabernet Sauvignon was fermented in both static and rotary stainless steel fermenters with fermentation being completed in 300 litre barrels ... Learn MoreMajella Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$44.99 Per item -
Grant Burge is a passionate amateur war historian, with interest spurred by his forebears who fought in two World Wars. This wine honours not just this history and passion, but also Grant’s own historic winemaking career. Trent and Amelia ... Learn MoreCorryton Burge The Brigadier Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$45.00 Per item -
The first Australian winery to produce handcrafted wine and beer on site, Knappstein Enterprise Winery & Brewery is located in South Australia's Clare Valley. As one of the most recognisable and popular Clare Valley wineries, Knappstein's award-winning wines reflect the true ... Learn More -
2x Grand Gold 3x Double Gold 25x Gold At release, the wine is an intense red colour with a vibrant purple hue to the edge. The wine has an enticing, lifted aroma of ripe blackcurrants, choc mint, subtle spice and ... Learn MoreTaylors St. Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon 2016$56.90 Per item -
Signs of both ripe and unripe fruit, with capsicum and asparagus but also lovely blackcurrant and oak-derived caramel. The palate is stylishly oaked and layered with cherried blackcurrant – but, essentially, lacks the intensity and complexity you might expect of a ... Learn MoreHollick Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon 1996$59.00 Per item -
Organic farming for over two decades, minimal intervention winemaking, ‘delicately matured in the finest of French oak barrels for one year…’. There’s such a wonderful story behind the stoic Highbank winery. And stellar wines. From the old school but ... Learn MoreHighbank Coonawarra Cabernet Blend 2015$60.01 Per item -
Organic farming for over two decades, minimal intervention winemaking, ‘delicately matured in the finest of French oak barrels for one year…’. There’s such a wonderful story behind the stoic Highbank winery. And stellar wines. From the old school but ... Learn MoreHighbank Coonawarra Cabernet Blend 2014$60.01 Per item -
"Very elegant and fine, with a minty violet fragrance and a deep core of bright ripe dark berries and plums. Excellent silky texture, grainy tannins, fruit sweetness and intensity. Drink 2010+." Jeremy Oliver, OnWine. ... Learn MoreLindemans St George Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999$69.00 Per item -
Seppelt individual vineyard wines are only produced in years when the quality of the grapes are considered to be outstanding. The 50 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines from the famed Dorrien Vineyard have produced a fully bodied, wonderfully complex wine with ... Learn MoreSeppelt 'Dorrien Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1993$70.00 Per item -
The Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Lopresti vineyard, and more specifically the Chinese Block, which is located at the southern end of McLaren Vale, about 2.5miles east of the coastal town of Port Willunga. The soil here is heavy ... Learn MoreMitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2018$74.99 Per item -
The blend is composed of 38% Shiraz, 32% Mourvedre and 30% Grenache. ... Learn MoreGrant Burge Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon 1996$75.00 Per item -
2018 Trueman carries a quiet yet powerful grace often reserved for some of world’s finest wines. Evoking aromas of ripe blackberries and bittersweet chocolate with hints of rose petal and wild sage. This transitions to an impeccably balanced palate with ... Learn MoreHickinbotham The Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2019$75.00 Per item -
Seppelt individual vineyard wines are only produced in years when the quality of the grapes are considered to be outstanding. The 50 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines from the famed Dorrien Vineyard have produced a fully bodied, wonderfully complex wine with ... Learn MoreSeppelt 'Dorrien Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1996$85.00 Per item -
First released in 1989, The award winning Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Hardys greatest wines and a fitting tribute to the founder’s passion for winemaking. As south Australia’s first winemaker Thomas’s vision was to ‘create wines ... Learn MoreHardys Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon 1994$90.00 Per item -
Patrick of Coonawarra enjoyed great success in the 2021 Halliday guide, picking up a 97 point review for their flagship wine, the Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, and were also in the 'best of the best' reds list of just 26 wines (which included ... Learn More -
Penfolds is Australia's most famous wine producer, best known for its flagship wine Grange, one of the most acclaimed wines in the world. Among many other accolades, the 1955 Grange was named one of the top 12 wines of the 20th Century ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008$130.00 Per item -
Impenetrable red-purple; rich, concentrated and luscious blackberry/blackcurrant/cassis fruit on both bouquet and palate has largely - though not entirely - subsumed the oak. Likewise, the tannins are there, but are in perfect balance. - James Halliday Named after ‘ ... Learn MoreWynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1997$180.00 Per item -
Aromas of blackcurrant and red fruits, aniseed, gravel, black olive and cedar oak. Fine and fragrant. On the palate medium to full bodied with blackcurrant, redcurrant, tobacco and cedar oak flavour. Very tight with super clarity and definition. It has ... Learn MoreWynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005$199.00 Per item -
In the tradition of John Riddoch, Coonawarra's best founding father, winemaker Peter Douglas has created this blend of two thirds Shiraz to one third Cabernet. This wine was made to help celebrate Wynns Coonawarra Estate's Centenary. A magnificent blend assembled ... Learn MoreWynns Coonawarra Estate Centenary Shiraz Cabernet 1991$200.00 Per item
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Located 35 kilometers south of Adelaide, the seaside winemaking town of McLaren Vale is considered the birthplace of wine in South Australia. The region’s first settlers came from England in 1838, and quickly recognized the farming potential of McLaren Vale’ ... Learn More
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Bin 707 perfectly reflects the Penfolds ‘House Style’ through a cabernet sauvignon lens: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. Full-bodied and with proven ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1999$550.00 Per item -
Bin 707 perfectly reflects the Penfolds ‘House Style’ through a cabernet sauvignon lens: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. Full-bodied and with proven ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1997$550.00 Per item -
A wonderfully fragrant, powerful and intense aroma proclaiming Cabernet Sauvignon at the height of its youthful power leads on to a formidable palate - James Halliday Intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1994$550.00 Per item -
Bin 707 perfectly reflects the Penfolds ‘House Style’ through a cabernet sauvignon lens: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. Full-bodied and with proven ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2002$575.00 Per item -
Bin 707 perfectly reflects the Penfolds ‘House Style’ through a cabernet sauvignon lens: intensely-flavoured fruit; completion of fermentation and maturation in new oak; expressing a Penfolds understanding of multi-vineyard, multi-region fruit sourcing. Bin 707 was first vintaged in 1964. Full-bodied and with proven ... Learn MorePenfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 1998$600.00 Per item
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