Layers of mint, tobacco and cassis unfold on the nose of the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon. Mature and ready to drink, this medium to full-bodied wine is a fine example of Padthaway's (and the larger Limestone Coast region's) potential for Bordeaux varieties. Silky, savory and dry, it displays fine lines despite its heft, with bright acids and a lingering finish.

Juicy, intense blackberry and black currant flavors mingle with a thread of minerality and dried herbal notes, leaning into more heady elements of tar and rosin. Offers good intensity, and the dense tannins deliver an appealing amount of traction on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 550 cases made, 75 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / Padthaway Select to Add