This is classic Coonawarra Cabernet done right: deep, dark, and quietly powerful. Expect layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, wrapped up with mint, eucalyptus, fresh tobacco, and a touch of chocolatey oak. The palate is concentrated but beautifully balanced with firm, fine-grained tannins, loads of ripe fruit, and a long, confident finish that just keeps rolling. It's structured, elegant, and seriously satisfying.

Berton Vineyards is one of those proper Australian wine success stories. Bob and Cherie Berton started out in 1996 planting vines in the rugged, high-altitude High Eden pocket of Eden Valley, battling dry soils, no irrigation, and vines so stunted their mates nicknamed it the “Bonsai Vineyard” (iconic). Instead of giving up, they doubled down, and that perseverance still defines their wines today: confident, polished, but never soulless. Fast forward a few years and Berton had grown into a serious player, snapping up the historic Yenda winery and giving them access to top-tier fruit from regions like Coonawarra, Barossa, and Adelaide Hills. Despite the scale, the mindset stays hands-on: sustainable practices, smart fruit selection, and winemakers who know exactly when to step in - and when to get out of the way. This Reserve range is where Berton really flexes, showcasing the best parcels and a refined, age-worthy style.