{"title":"Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon is one of the most widely planted red varieties in the world, prized for firm tannins, dark fruit and structure that rewards a few years in the cellar as much as drinking young. Bordeaux remains its spiritual home, where it's traditionally blended with Merlot, though Australia has built a strong reputation with riper, more generous styles out of Coonawarra and the Barossa Valley, and New Zealand's Hawke's Bay produces a leaner, more structured take shaped by its warmer climate. It's a reliable match for red meat, aged cheese, or anything off the grill, and holds its own against rich, hearty dishes. For the Bordeaux blend itself, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merlot\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hawkes-bay-wine\"\u003eHawke's Bay Wine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-wine\"\u003eAustralian Wine\u003c\/a\u003e cover the regional range, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e opens things up further.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deen-de-bortoli-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Deen De Bortoli Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeen De Bortoli Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a generous Australian red created in tribute to Deen De Bortoli and his belief that quality wine should be enjoyed by everyone. Dark berries, plum and cherry meet dried herbs, cedar, mocha and chocolate, supported by firm but finely managed tannins and refreshing acidity. Twelve months in a combination of stainless steel and American oak adds depth while preserving the ripe fruit. Full flavoured, vegan friendly and immediately approachable, it is a natural match for ribeye steak, roast beef or barbecued meats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep crimson red in appearance, with intense dark fruits, dark chocolate and hints of dried herb. The generous palate shows further dark berry fruit, cedar and a fine tannin finish. The fruit was harvested during the cool of the morning, destemmed and fermented for seven days. A small portion matured in stainless steel, while the remainder spent 12 months in new and seasoned American oak hogsheads and barriques before blending and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters 2026, Silver Medal (2020 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The nose is intense and inviting, showcasing layers of mocha intertwined with rich black fruits.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182008099183,"sku":"100023","price":101.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/DeenDeBortoliCabernetSauvignon.jpg?v=1785112978"},{"product_id":"montes-classic-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Montes Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontes Classic Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth, fruit-forward Chilean red made from 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. Ripe cherry, strawberry and plum are joined by touches of tobacco and vanilla, leading into a balanced, medium-bodied palate with silky tannins and an easy, satisfying finish. A dependable crowd-pleaser for braised beef, steak, paella, cannelloni or lasagna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuby-red in colour. The nose offers great expression of fruit, such as cherry, strawberry and plum, with a delicate touch of tobacco and vanilla. The palate is balanced, with silky tannins, medium body and an enjoyable finish. Fruit was sourced from Montes' Finca de Apalta and El Arcángel de Marchigüe estates in the Colchagua Valley. Following a short cool maceration and fermentation, a portion of the wine was matured in French oak for eight months.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009835887,"sku":"100077","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/MontesClassicCabernetSauvignon.jpg?v=1785109068"},{"product_id":"ravenswood-vintners-blend-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth, fruit-forward California Cabernet with sweet plum and redcurrant layered over liquorice and lightly toasted graham-cracker notes. The palate is medium-bodied, juicy and gently rounded, offering ripe flavour without the firm, drying structure found in more austere Cabernet styles. It is an approachable red made for uncomplicated enjoyment, with enough richness for the dinner table but an easygoing character that does not demand a special occasion. Pair it with beef burgers, barbecued steak, tomato-based pasta or smoky grilled sausages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Vintners Blend is a Cabernet Sauvignon from California. 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Chocolate, violets and smoky oak give it extra depth, but the wine retains freshness and balance at a modest 12.6% alcohol. Enjoy it now with grilled steak, roast lamb or rich pasta, or allow it a little more time in the bottle for the tannins and oak to settle further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 5% Malbec, sourced entirely from the Cornerstone Vineyard in Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay. The vines grow in free-draining Omahu soils formed by the historic flooding of the Ngaruroro River. Half of the wine underwent natural fermentation, with the ferments aerated early and managed through hand plunging and pump overs. After pressing, the wine completed natural malolactic fermentation in barrel and matured for ten months in oak, including 30% new oak. 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Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark cherry and sweet plum are layered with sage, clove, cedar and tobacco, creating a medium-bodied red with plenty of character without excessive weight. Seasoned oak keeps the fruit firmly in focus, while soft tannins make it approachable now. A smart match for grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb, hearty pasta dishes or a mushroom and herb risotto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit came from the Lopresti Lot 11 Vineyard in Whites Valley, less than four kilometres from the McLaren Vale coastline. Black Biscay clay with limestone deposits helps produce concentrated fruit while retaining finesse and balanced acidity, with coastal breezes moderating daytime heat. The grapes were destemmed and crushed into eight-tonne fermenters, with twice-daily pump overs and gentle extraction at cool temperatures between 20 and 24°C. 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Fine-grained tannins give it shape without overwhelming the generous fruit, while the estate's ironstone-influenced character adds a quietly mineral edge. Grown on Frankland Estate's organically certified Isolation Ridge vineyard, including Cabernet vines planted in 1988, this is a fresh, composed red with plenty of cellaring potential. Pour it alongside roast lamb, grilled beef or a hearty mushroom dish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is a blend of 93.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.25% Malbec and 3.25% Mourvedre, sourced from mature blocks on northern and eastern-facing slopes in the Isolation Ridge vineyard. The site has gravel and loam over clay and has been managed under organic certification since 2009. After a long, slow fermentation below 27°C in small open-pot tanks, the cap was hand-plunged and the wine received extended maceration. Maturation in 500-litre French oak puncheons added texture while retaining the wine's natural fruit character. 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The 2023 spent a full year in American oak, and it shows: black cherry, mint and juniper up front, then a fleshy, generous mid-palate loaded with red cassis and a whisper of red licorice. The tannins have real texture but stay well-mannered, so the wine feels rich rather than tough, and the finish hangs around for a good while. It's built with steak in mind - rib-eye and blue cheese butter wouldn't go amiss - and it's the sort of Cabernet that over-delivers without asking you to think too hard about it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBogle's Cabernet Sauvignon spends 12 months in one-year-old American oak barrels. It opens with lifted aromatics of black cherry, mint bush, juniper berry and baking spice, moving into vibrant red fruit and a fleshy, generous mid-palate. The tannins are textured but refined, giving gentle grip rather than harshness, while red cassis and red licorice add further depth. The colour is a deep garnet, built in a traditional, fruit-forward style with the structure to age. 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Dark, concentrated berry fruit and plum lead, lifted by fragrant lavender, rosewood and cedar with a whisp of cacao and vanilla, while a savoury, earthy undertone gives the wine real seriousness. The palate is medium-full bodied with good mid-palate flesh, closing on a long, fine tannin structure built to soften with age. A brooding, structured red with real cellaring potential - decant it now, or better still, tuck a bottle away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis year's blend is Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, reflecting a warm, dry season well suited to this later-ripening variety. 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The palate is smooth and velvety, with fresh acidity keeping the ripe fruit lively and the tannins comfortably polished. Made by a French wine house dating back to 1725, this is a dependable crowd-pleaser that delivers classic Cabernet flavour without demanding a decanter or special occasion. Pour it with grilled steak, tomato-rich pasta, spicy sausages or a well-stocked cheeseboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the South of France, grown across clay, limestone and gravel soils. Mediterranean conditions combine warm days with cooler nights. The grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented in vats at around 27°C with twice-daily cap work. Micro-oxygenation took place before malolactic fermentation, which was also completed in vat. 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