Delivers a lovely mix of velvety blackberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors, with notes of bittersweet chocolate and toasted herbs. Compact but harmonious, with a peppery finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Strikes appealing balance between power and elegance, with concentrated salted black licorice overtones to the blackberry, blueberry and cassis flavors. Shows notes of rosemary, Earl Grey and tobacco that mingle with dense tannins, which have both grip and polish to them. Expressive finish. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

When I poured this bottle of 2021 Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon, I immediately thought of Prince's song Sexy M.F., which I promptly played while I tasted this wine. I find myself as convinced by the song as I am by the wine—it has fruit appeal and juiciness, rhythm and pace, but it lacks a convincing mid-palate that drives it through the finish. Like the horn section in the song, it has some interest, but not enough to get it over the line.

Dense, with gripping tannins and a core of dark berry, Earl Grey tea, spice and dried herbal flavors. Finds terrific harmony and balance, while also gaining momentum on the finish. Drink now through 2040. 2,500 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Dense, almost sinewy tannins set the stage for this rustic red, with blueberry and wild blackberry flavors and dark-brewed tea details. Aromatic grace notes of dried rose petal and rosemary add some charm, as does the harmony on the finish. Drink now through 2035. 10,000 cases made, 4,500 cases imported.??–MW??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add