6 An offshoot of the Yalumba group, Mawson’s sources this fruit from Wrattonbully, just north of better-known Coonawarra. It’s a medium-bodied, elegant style of Cabernet, not overpowering, but featuring ample cassis fruit tinged with mint and tobacco. Drink now–2018.——J.C.(7/1/2011)—— 90

From the team at Yalumba, this is an excellent value, delivering dark, concentrated aromas and flavors of cassis and chocolate, leavened with just a touch of mint. Finishes long, with silky tannins that should allow it to age through 2012.——J.C.(2/1/2008)—— 90