This is a pretty fresh, lively red that has a real Adelaide Hills cool-climate energy to it. Think layers of dark fruit and this lightly herbal savouriness, complete with dried herbs and some earthy coffee grinds. Despite the crunch, this is a refined red, with refined cool-climate tannins to finish.

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 Fact: 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.