Fox Tales Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Primary flavours

Blackberry

Dark Fruit

Chocolate

Mint
Details
Four years on and this South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon is just getting warmed up! Packed with chunky choc mint flavours and plenty of dark berry fruits, this hearty, medium to full-bodied red has so much rich heart to it that is impossible to ignore. A big part of this wine's secret sauce is that it comes from the Limestone Coast, which is like Cabernet Sauvignon Disneyland.
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 its 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: Bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bordeaux over two hundred years ago are some of the rarest in the fine wine world....we've never tasted them, but the wealthy experts tell us they are incredible!
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 its 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: Bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bordeaux over two hundred years ago are some of the rarest in the fine wine world....we've never tasted them, but the wealthy experts tell us they are incredible!
Read more
Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Limestone Coast
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
Fox Tales
Alcohol
14.3%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
5-10 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
With its bold tannins and deep flavours, this gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Fox Tales is a real crowd-pleaser when it comes to food pairing. It’s going to be an absolute delight with steak dishes, and will work very well with roast leg of lamb or a lamb rack with a fruity sauce. Duck breast and leg will pair nicely, and it’s also superb with wild mushrooms, truffled meats and veggies, blue cheeses, and warming potato dishes. Delicious!
Read more
Food

Red Meat

Lamb
Tastes

Fatty

Rich
Moods

Contemplative

Romantic
Seasons

Winter

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Limestone Coast, Australia
The Limestone Coast is a large wine zone in the south-east of South Australia which has six wine regions that comprise the Limestone Coast; Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully. The Limestone Coast is in a unique position with cool winds and ocean waters throughout the summer months thanks to an oceanic event called the Bonney Upwelling which helps keep the vineyards cool during the hot summer months. The Limestone Coast produces a wide range of quality wines from classic Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in Coonawarra to cool-climate varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Robe and Mount Gambier. It is truly a versatile area and one of the backbones of the Australian wine industry.
Read more











