Another excellent Cabernet from one of the modern day pioneers of organic farming in McLaren Vale, and it's even better if it's decanted before serving.Deep purple. Dark fruits, confectionary and exotic spices. Generous with intense varietal flavours of blackberry, blackcurrant, cassis and mulberry , hints of bay leaf and cedar adding complexity. Youthful with fine tannins and fresh acidity.

The 2014 Opus One exudes subtle aromas of fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs and forest floor that give way to a concentrated blend of red cherry, blackberry and black currant. Fine-grained tannins offer a velvety texture and complex structure that builds to a long, vibrantly fresh finish with a touch of mocha. Enjoyable now, the wine will delight for years to come. Oakville, California: Home to some of the most sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon in America, Napa Valley's Oakville district stretches across the center of Napa's valley floor and foothills between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. This AVA is home to the legendary To Kalon Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard, as well as many powerhouse wineries including Screaming Eagle, Silver Oak, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, Far Niente and Groth. The climate is generally warm and agreeable, resulting in year after year of favorable vintages. Summer days see a gentle tug of war between warmer inland air and the cool air coming in from the San Pablo Bay, creating an ideal environment to grow red varieties. Oakville's diverse soils, namely ancient sea bedrock, clay and gravel, are well-drained, and perfect for high-caliber viticulture. Cabernet here is often bottled varietally but is also popular in Bordeaux Blends. Oakville wines are known for their silky, sensual textures, structured tannins, dark and brooding fruit and lovely aromatics. These age-worthy and prestigious wines are favored by collectors throughout the world.

Australia's first boutique winery, Lake's Folly Cabernets is an Australian wine treasure. More Bordeaux in nature than most, the Cabernets is a wine of pristine purity and elegance. With a sense of place that can be tasted in every bottle across all vintages, Lake's Folly Cabernets is a must have for all serious wine collectors and lovers. The 2010 is a young, robust version that will require some time in the cellar to really show its complex characteristics and refined palate.

Founded in 1985 by John and Faye Parker, Parker Estate stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment to producing exceptional wines. The Abbey Vineyard, which lays the foundation for their esteemed wines, was planted with Reynell Selection Cabernet vines. These vines, sourced from Bordeaux in the 1800s, hold a historical significance, as they were lost to France forever due to the devastating phylloxera outbreak. Over the course of four decades, Parker Estate has garnered numerous wine show medals, trophies and accolades. This recognition includes the prestigious Five Red Star rating by James Halliday, solidifying their position as one of the most esteemed wineries in Coonawarra. Coonawarra owes its reputation as a premier wine-growing region to John Riddoch, considered the region's founder. In 1891, Riddoch, upon the recommendation of his friend and renowned viticulturist Thomas Hardy, planted Shiraz, Cabernet, and Pinot Noir vines. This visionary decision laid the groundwork for the region's viticultural success and showcased its potential. Nestled in one of Australia's first and finest cool-climate wine-growing regions, Coonawarra benefits from the maritime influence of the Southern Ocean. The seasonal upwelling of dark blue water streams from Antarctica further enhances the cooling effect, creating an ideal environment for grape cultivation. With 1492 Growing Degree Days (GDD), Coonawarra's climate is slightly cooler than Bordeaux and significantly cooler than the Napa Valley and Margaret River regions. However, it is the unique 27km long and 2km wide cigar-shaped outcrop of ancient Terra Rossa soils that truly sets Coonawarra apart. Resting above a hard limestone cap, these Terra Rossa soils provide excellent drainage, allowing the vines to thrive. Beneath the soils lies an aquifer, a remnant of an ancient seabed, further contributing to the region's distinctive terroir. Parker Estate has harnessed the full potential of this remarkable location, combining the advantages of the aquifer, cool climate and free-draining Terra Rossa soils to achieve the highest standards of wine-growing. The result is a portfolio of exceptional wines that reflect the unique essence of Coonawarra. First Growth is a wine that is exclusively crafted in select years when the growing season yields exceptional fruit quality. It is only produced when a particular vintage is determined to possess ageing potential of at least 15 years or more. The Parker Terra Rossa First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 is a remarkable wine that showcases the epitome of Coonawarra winemaking. This vintage displays a deep, garnet hue that hints at the complexity and depth that awaits. On the nose, intricate layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry intertwine with notes of cedar, tobacco and a subtle hint of earthiness. These aromas are complemented by nuances of vanilla and baking spice, adding an enticing touch of elegance. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins that provide a luxurious mouthfeel. Flavours of ripe black fruits dominate, accompanied by hints of chocolate and espresso. The wine boasts excellent structure and balance, with a seamless integration of fruit, oak and tannins. As the wine lingers on the palate, it reveals its true potential, with a long, lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression. The 2008 vintage of the Parker Terra Rossa First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the remarkable ageing potential of Coonawarra wines, promising continued development and refinement over the years. This wine truly embodies the essence of Coonawarra's unique terroir, with its distinct Terra Rossa soils and cool maritime influence. It is a testament to the uncompromising commitment to quality and passion for winemaking that Parker Estate embodies. Enjoy this exceptional wine now, or cellar it for further ageing, as it promises to evolve and reveal even greater complexity and depth with time.

Tolmer Cabernet Sauvignon displays a deep red colour with a violet rim. The fragrant nose emanates candy raspberry, blue fruit and dusty oak aromas. A sip of the wine offers vibrant flavours of blueberry and cassis, supported by rhubarb nuances and chalky tannins. The pleasing characters in this enticing Cab Sauv culminate in a complex and captivating finish. This full bodied red wine from Penley Estate compliments foods like simple meatballs, Asian BBQ lamb ribs, and brisket.

This wine shows the style of the vintage and quite likely the impact of the small crop. In such years, Cabernet Sauvignon in particular, has a complex but somewhat subdued nose, where the wine hints of the underlying power and complexity but takes years to reveal its true colours. So here we see smouldering red currant, black currant and mulberry, with a floral, violet lift, sitting over cedar and tar. On the palate there is concentration and length - dark fruits combining with firm tannin and leather and tarry notes.

The Cannonball is a perfect symbol of freedom. Legs tucked beneath you, soaring through the air. That uninhibited spirit is the soul of Cannonball Wines. Cannonball wines are a pure expression of the varietal. Cannonball wines are sourced from select regions throughout California. The diverse California micro climates, topography, and soils provide the perfect palette to create wines that are complex, highly consistent and a pure expression of the varietal. Diversifying sourcing allows for flexi-bility to achieve their signature style and maintain continuity with each vintage. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Cannonball is an exciting revival of a classic style. It has the best characteristics of traditional California and old world Bordeaux. It explodes with black cherry, wild berry fruit and notes of chocolate oak. The rich texture of this wine lingers long with a bright, fresh finish.

Opus One is arguably Napa's most famous winery. It was established in 1979 as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Their goal was to craft a wine that combined the intensity and fruit purity of Napa, with the elegance of top Bordeaux. Today it is one of the most iconic and revered wines made in California, and the world. Overture is the second wine of Opus One, originally created in 1993 and for many years available only at the winery. It is a multi-vintage wine, made from a blend of the five classic Bordeaux varieties and aged for 18 months in French oak. Overture is a true expression of Opus One's estate vineyards.

Pure cassis, freshly sawn cedar, green olive and violet aromas are well matched to spicy oak. It is then dry, juicy and sinewy on the palate – taut fruit matched by significant but fine tannins all in a medium-bodied style. It finishes with supreme length which with immaculate balance promises long aging potential.