The Villain
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - NEW VINTAGE
Renowned as one of the world’s great red grapes, Cabernet arguably finds its greatest expression in the maritime climate of Bordeaux. McLaren Vale is warmer and drier, but shares those maritime conditions. Cabernet is characterized by small, dark, tough skinned berries, which produce long-lived wines of intense colour and firm tannins
Vegan friendly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This "bad boy" is the real deal. One taste and you're going to need more. And that is criminal! - Dirk
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seamless process from order to delivery. As to the wine itself, couldn’t be happier. It was delicious - Kim
93 Points - Wine Pilot
Winemaker's Notes
The Cabernet from the Black Sheep Block is fleet on its feet, having more high tone perfume and exotic spices. Comparatively, the Cabernet grown at Cellar Block tends more toward weight and texture. Careful blending of the two blocks produces a wine of both presence and elegance. This is the Villain.
Bouquet & Palate
Intense varietal lift. Brambly black fruit backed with sliced cayenne, paprika, green olives, and roast chestnut. A garden of lift; Dried thyme, oregano, and effusive florals sprouting exotically throughout. Sandalwood, cinnamon, and rose. Split stone, graphite, and blood. Supple, muscular, taut, poised.
Food Match
Roast beef short ribs, sautéed wild mushrooms with fresh parsley
Technical Details
- Type: Red
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region: South Australia
- Appellation: McLaren Vale
- Vintage: 2021
- Vineyards: Black Sheep Block and Cellar Vineyard
- Bottling Date: 15/02/2022
- Cellaring Recommendation: 2-6 Years
- Alcohol: 14.7
- RS: <2.0g/L
- Vegan Friendly: Yes