A good Cabernet Sauvignon is just like a Magpie, sometimes loved, sometimes misunderstood but those in the know (IYKYK) will always seek it out. The Three Jailbirds Cabernet is spot on with some dark berries, eucalyptus and cigar box spice, and just like any Magpie, you look after it and it will look after 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 Fact: You might have noticed the similarity in names between Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc? They’re related… kind of like 2nd cousins or something.