Australian Cabernet Sauvignon

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Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia, Australia
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- RP
79 99 -
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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- JS
- WE
- WS
64 99 -
Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- WS
- JS
- WE
- W&S
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Yalumba Y Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia, Australia
- JS
14 99 -
Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- JS
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- WE
22 99 -
Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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34 99 -
Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
- JS
- RP
- WE
- W&S
119 99 -
Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
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- RP
- JS
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79 99 -
Penley Estate Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
- JS
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23 99 -
Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
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- JS
42 99 -
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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44 99 -
Kings of Prohibition Cabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon from South East Australia, Australia14 99
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Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
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14 99 -
Yalumba Sanctum Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia
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24 99 -
Jim Barry The Cover Drive Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia23 99
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Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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Mollydooker The Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia31 99
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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2020Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
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22 99 -
Fowles Wine Farm to Table Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Victoria, Australia
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15 99 -
Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia17 99
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d'Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia23 99
Learn about Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wine, common tasting notes, defining characteristics and more ...
While Australia is best known for big, supple and potent Shiraz, it is also a fine source of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cab in fact is Australia’s second most planted red varietal, and it is both bottled on its own and often used in blends. It’s grown in Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. The latter is the home of Block 42 of the Penfolds Kalimna Vineyard, whose vines -- planted in 1886 -- are believed to be the oldest productive Cabernet vines in the world. Two of the most highly regarded sources of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, though, are Coonawarra on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, and Margaret River in Western Australia, near Perth.
Coonawarra, famous for its rich red soil called terra rossa, has held Cabernet vines since the 1890’s. Though it can get quite warm during the growing season, it’s not far from the cool waters of the Southern Ocean, which tempers the climate and promotes balance in the grapes and resulting wines. These Cabs tend to be complex indeed, showing trademark dark fruit and firm tannins, along with notes of cigar box, cedar and – very often – mint and/or eucalyptus. Some producers to look for are Jim Barry, Yalumba, Berton Vineyards and Penley Estate.
Margaret River, on the other hand, stepped into wine production only in the 1960’s. It is situated on the lower western tip of the country, where the Southern and Indian Oceans meet. This coastal location creates an even more temperate, maritime-influenced climate that resembles that of Bordeaux. In good years these Australian Cabs show amazing balance between ripeness, tannins and acidity, along with lovely texture. Producers of note include Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix and Howard Park.