Referencing both the old (France and Europe) and new worlds of wine (Australia, the US and everywhere else!) that Cabernet thrives in, the Best of Both Worlds from Bec Hardy is plush and juicy with rich blackcurrant and black cherry aromas, background leafy notes and a touch of spice. Boasting a lush middle palate and a tannic grip, I’d say the ‘new world’ is doing pretty well here, wouldn’t you?!

Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Médoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France, USA, Australia, Italy, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, NZ… all over, really! Key Facts: Cabernet Sauvignon is truly a globetrotter. Having a home in Bordeaux certainly helped its rapid expansion, as the Bordelaise (those coming from Bordeaux) are excellent marketers of their own product! Now found in almost all wine-producing countries of the world, Cab Sav is traditionally full-bodied, loaded with plenty of dark fruit (think blueberry and blackberry) and backed up by a zing of herbal/grassy kind of flavours. It’s also known for its strong backbone of tannin – that furry, drying sensation you sometimes get with red wines. Cabernet has plenty of it, but is still a smooth talker regardless. Fun Facts: Did you know that Cabernet Sauvignon is the second most planted red grape in Australia? You probably did, since Australia is also one of the biggest consumers of the grape.