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Mitchelton 'Victoria Series' Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Grape Type Pronunciation: "cab-er-nay sew-vin-yon"
Primary flavours
Black Cherry
Black Fruit
Blackcurrant
Capsicum
Dark Chocolate
Spice
Details
This Cabernet Sauvignon is upfront with a dense and juicy nose of ripe blackcurrant, black plum and fruit cake. As it opens up, more spices and herbs lift from the glass with notes of menthol, capsicum and woodsy comforting spices. A great balance of bold black fruit and spice, this Cab hits all the classic marks we want to see from this grape!

Origin: It’s believed that the first wines made were in the Medoc region, in the west of France. Mainly Grown In: France leads the way here, with Bordeaux the big one. Also California, South Australia, central and northern Italy, plus Argentina. 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 Facts: You might have noticed the similarity in names between Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc? They’re related… kind of like Sauvignon Blanc is Cabernet Sauvignon’s mum (and Cabernet Franc its dad)!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
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, very fruity, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Goulburn Valley
country
Australia
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
Mitchelton
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Conventionally Made
State
VIC
Pairing guide
This Mitchelton 'Victoria Series' Cabernet Sauvignon really packs a punch when it comes to flavour and character, and it’s just ideal for those rich and robust dinners featuring strong gravies and dark roasted meats. We love all Cabernet Sauvignon wines with game and berry sauces, but this one will go every bit as well with steak and blue cheese, wild mushrooms, eggplant, rich lentil stews, and slow-cooked beef dishes such as brisket.
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Food
Lots of Herbs
Braised Beef
Capsicum
Tastes
Rich
Moods
Contemplative
Romantic
Seasons
Winter
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Goulburn Valley, Australia
Goulburn Valley is known for more than just ‘Peaches, Mangoes, Peaches,’ as the wine that comes out of this region is of amazing quality as well. The region has areas that have been producing wine since the mid 1800s and is known for producing high quality Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay as well as becoming iconic for rhone varieties like Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier. Here you will find the equally iconic wineries of Tahbilk and Mitchelton which are located in the sub-region of Goulburn Valley, Nagambie.
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