Wine Protection Program Double 96 Point Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Dozen

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 reflects the drive, passion and lifelong determination of this winemaker to produce the quintessential Coonawarra Cabernet. Sourced from the famed terra rossa soils and crafted by the sixth-generation family-owned winery whose legacy dates back to 1852, the fruit from the 2023 vintage was fermented on skins and pumped over twice daily to ensure maximum extraction of colour and flavour. The wine was pressed while still slightly sweet and transferred to a mix of new and seasoned oak barrels to complete both primary and malolactic fermentation, before being racked and returned to refreshed fine-grained French oak for 18 months of maturation, with 30% new wood contributing polish, structure and aromatic lift.Bright red fruit—classic to Coonawarra—bursts from the glass, with red berries, cassis and lifted florals supported by subtle notes of cedar, graphite and refined oak spice. The palate delivers depth and elegance, with beautifully layered Cabernet structure, smooth tannins and a persistent, savoury finish that reinforces both pedigree and craftsmanship. The continuing quality trajectory of this flagship release is underscored by its 96-Point rating from Russ Gallagher at Vino Masters, following the legacy of the previous vintage, itself three-time 96-Point rated, confirming the consistency and prestige of the wine and the family behind it.Its varietal purity and refined structure make it a natural match for chargrilled rib-eye, rosemary lamb cutlets, venison, slow-braised beef cheek, truffle mash, gourmet burgers or matured cheddar. Enjoy now for its expressive fruit and perfume, or cellar confidently to watch complexity deepen further with time.