This exciting and refined wine is the first Reserve vintage from our high altitude vineyards and should be reserved for your next special occasion or celebration. Tasting Notes Mid-deep red. Blackcurrant aromas with good intensity. Initial liquorice undertones. A little leafiness lifts the nose. Mid to full body. Strong Cabernet flavours – dark and red berries. Finishes with firm tannins and good length.

100 % cabernet from vines that are 9 to 52 years old. It displays a black cherry red color with violet shades. The nose is very complex with intense aromas of black fruit intermixed with hints of 'garrigue' herbs and spicy flavours. On the palate, this wine exhibits soft and round tannins. The 2021 Gabbro is elegant in style but also impresses with its mediterranean sensuality and aromatic expression.Enjoy this wine with venison and red meat.

Embark on a journey through the rich terroirs of Australia with"A Celebration of Australian Cabernet,"a carefully curated selection featuring three distinguished wines: -2016 Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River:Delve into Margaret River's elegance with this exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon. Bursting with ripe blackcurrant flavours, dark cherry, and subtle hints of eucalyptus, it offers a velvety texture and a long, lingering finish. -2015 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra:Experience the renowned Coonawarra region through this captivating Cabernet Sauvignon. Enticing blackberry, plum, and cedar aromas lead to a palate of rich dark fruit, complemented by notes of chocolate and spice. Its supple tannins and refined structure make it an ideal companion for hearty dishes. -2017 Pepperjack Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley:Explore the bold flavours of the Barossa Valley with this robust Cabernet Sauvignon. Intense aromas of blackcurrant and mulberry intertwine with hints of vanilla and oak, culminating in a palate of ripe berry flavours supported by firm tannins and a persistent finish. Indulge in the art of ageing with these exceptional wines, each offering a unique expression of its terroir and vintage. Whether enjoyed immediately or cellared for future delight, they promise a sensory journey that captivates the palate and stirs the soul. Elevate your wine experience with the included Vin Bouquet Aerator, designed to enhance aromas and flavours, and a Polishing Cloth to ensure your glasses gleam with brilliance. Complete with Cellar Tags for organising your collection; this exclusive collection invites you to savour the timeless allure of aged Australian Cabernet.

Intense ruby red color. Intense and complex, exhibiting notes of red and black fruits such as cherries, accompanied by spicy undertones (nutmeg and cinnamon) and hints of cedar, tobacco and cocoa. On the palate, it has the unmistakable volume and smoothness of a warmer year. The mouth is long, with a pleasant sensation of sweetness and a fruity aftertaste. An intense and lush personality, it maintains the elegance that has earned it the spotlight.

In 1989, Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud acquired a small plot of 0.6 hectares in the valley of Saint-Emilion between Pavie-Macquin and La Clotte. In 1991, they produced their first vintage bottled by themselves. Since then, they have acquired other plots and properties, in Saint-Christophe-Des-Bardes, Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens and Saint-Etienne de Lisse. While the first critics called it "garage wine", Château Valandraud, although still unclassified, is nevertheless considered by almost all wine professionals, including Robert Parker, as one of the very first wines of Bordeaux. Château Valandraud was promoted to 1er Grand Cru Classé de Saint Emilion in 2012. Member of the Union of Grands Crus of Bordeaux since 2017. The 2009 Valandraud is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc matured in 100% new oak for 22 months.

The domain traces its beginning to the founding in 1984 of Harlan Estate, located in the western hills of Oakville and conceived as a “first growth of California.” In 1996, the family established BOND, a portfolio of “Grand Cru” vineyards whose wines showcase the range of expression of cabernet sauvignon across distinct geographical sites within the Napa Valley. As these varied sites were gradually replanted, many of the young vines contributed to my project. Yet, despite these distinguished origins, my early endeavour could only hint at the individual character embodied by each of our grands vins. The Mascot is a Cabernet Sauvignon predominant blend alongside a balance of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. It started out as a small project shared among the family, winemaking team and close friends .The wine showed charm and over time drew an affectionate following - so enthusiastic a following that they felt this intimate bottling deserved to have an identity of its own. The team took a little convincing, as the wine existed at first in very small quantities. But as more of the newer vines reached an age appropriate to warrant inclusion in the blend (typically 7 - 12 years) a certain number of barrels could be set aside for this project on an annual basis. Drawing fruit from blocks of recently replanted vineyards, The Mascot shares a glimpse into the evolution of its parent estates: a youthful snapshot of their future. The vineyard’s Harlan, BOND and Promontory are part of a yearly replanting program, albeit a very small percentage of the overall size of the vineyards to maintain vine health. This of course means each estate has a small evolving parcel of younger vines which when ready are selected for The Mascot. Each parcel is made separately at its respective wineries then blended during the middle to later stages of the barrel aging. At the core of the philosophy of The Mascot is the family’s passion to ensure the wine is ready for enjoyment immediately on release, hence its aged for a significant time in barrel and bottle before being made available to purchase. From the start, the principal characteristic of The Mascot was vigor tempered by approachability. We decided to mature the wine a little longer, so that, upon release, it was delicious to drink and intensely vibrant, with the force and depth that enabled extended aging, a wine to enjoy viscerally and without excessive reverence. In short, the wonderful wine to share among friends and family. Following a vintage full of changing conditions and demanding decision points, the steady and pleasant progress of the 2018 vintage left the team, at times, in limbo. Contradictory as it may seem, the dramas that sometimes punctuate the definitive months for the growing season help to frame the winegrowing team’s course of action; yet the tranquil succession of weeks that emerged between spring and fall in 2018 left almost entirely open the question of when to harvest. Healthy rainfall in March and April preceded a benevolent summer, whose mildness was interrupted only briefly by a few warming periods. The fruit of the young vines maintained a measured balance that gave the team little indication that harvest was imminent. Fog and temperate days followed in September, when relying more on instinct than empirical cues they began to pick. This judgment, as well as the gentle nature of the season, is confirmed in the subtle, ethereal power of the vintage, which reveals itself first in the deep, brooding aromas of dark fruit, black tea, and herbal notes. The texture expands around a lifted structure, as powdery tannins gently resolve. This diffused, enigmatic softness is anchored on the mid-palate by a gratifying density, which prepares the senses for a flourish of hidden energy and vivid detail that illuminates the finish.

A Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon that is defined yet approachable, with crunchy acidity and silky texture. The palate has a dense, black fruit drive and a graphite core, layers of complexity.

Katnook Odyssey is one of the superstars of the Coonawarra galaxy, produced only from the finest fruit and in the top years. The best oak is lavished on Odyssey, and is absorbed by the rich, dense fruit with ease. 5 years+ in our programme and the oak integration is complete, the tannins softened and the texture silken. A special occassion wine at the best of times, the 2013 vintage is still improving and should retain its best attributes for another ten years.