Coonawarra, SA Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon was born in the 17th century, after a Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc entanglement in southwestern France. It wouldn’t be fair to call it an accident because the result is a wine that’s become beloved around the world.
Cab Sav is a hardy, thick skinned grape that grows on a vigorous vine on a variety of soil conditions. Although naturally low yielding, the grapes have strong resistance to diseases such as powdery mildew.
The wine produced from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes is a full-bodied red wine with healthy levels of tannins and medium acidity. One of the distinguishing characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon is the herbaceous 'capsicum' flavour, which comes from pyrazines - organic compounds that are naturally found in the grapes. These compoun ...
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- Heirloom Vineyards Coonawarra Cabernet 2018Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $40.00This is top end Coonawarra Cab done right. A grade vines are hand tended, the fruit bunch sorted, open fermented, basket pressed and put into superb French oak for a couple of years. Red fruits, mulberries, bramble, olives, dried herbs are all in the mix. The palate is extremely powerful, textural, intense and long. An exceptional, single vineyard Coonawarra Cab. Learn More
- Karl’s Scepter Coonawarra Cabernet 2020Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $38.00A smooth and rich, mid weight Coonawarra Cab with luscious red and dark fruit, bell pepper, tomato leaf, plum and herbals all on the go. The oak here is French, the acid just right and tannin finish finely polished. A lovely wine. Learn More
- Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet 2020Special Price $30.00 Regular Price $36.00An exceptional, fragrant and concentrated Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon which was aged in 50% new French oak for 18 months prior to bottling. Cassis and cinnamon on the nose leading to a palate rich with blackberries, plums, and violets. Finishes with super silky tannins. Lovely already and may live forever. Learn More
- Majella The Composer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021$25.00Coonawarra producer Majella is one of the most awarded wineries in the land. The family have been in the region for 5 generations, first planting vines in 1968. Today they have 144 acres of stunning vineyard and a trophy cabinet which is as chokkers as Jabba the Hut’s dressing gown. Their Composer 21 Cabernet has picked up a gold medal at the Royal Adelaide Wine show, 5 other golds, a top gold and 4 trophies, including the Winestate Magazine Trophy for best Cabernet of the year!!! This is medium bodied with bright red and blue fruits and cassis. There’s subtle French oak cedar and plenty of fine but assertive tannins on the finish. Learn More