The Villain

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

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

Ripe varietal Cabernet capsicum, brambles, and rose petals. Maple, fennel, and thyme. Petrichor. Fine tannins gloss your cheeks. Sweet fruit balanced with impeccable texture. Immensely satisfying, snappy, and fierce-tasty.

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: 2020
  • Vineyards: Black Sheep Block and Cellar Vineyard
  • Bottling Date: 06/08/2020
  • Maturation: 100% Oak Matured
  • Time on Skins: 10-12 Days
  • Time in oak: 16 months
  • Alcohol: 14.7
  • RS: <2.0g/L