Renowned as one of the world’s great red grapes, Cabernet arguably finds its greatest expression in the maritime climate of Bordeaux. McLaren Vale is warmer and drier, but shares those maritime conditions. Cabernet is characterized by small, dark, tough skinned berries, which produce long-lived wines of intense colour and firm tannins

The Cabernet from the Black Sheep Block is fleet on its feet, having more high tone perfume and exotic spices. Comparatively, the Cabernet grown at Cellar Block tends more toward weight and texture. Careful blending of the two blocks produces a wine of both presence and elegance. This is the Villain.

Intense varietal lift. Brambly black fruit backed with sliced cayenne, paprika, green olives, and roast chestnut. A garden of lift; Dried thyme, oregano, and effusive florals sprouting exotically throughout. Sandalwood, cinnamon, and rose. Split stone, graphite, and blood. Supple, muscular, taut, poised.

Roast beef short ribs, sautéed wild mushrooms with fresh parsley

Type: Red
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: South Australia
Appellation: McLaren Vale
Vintage: 2021
Vineyards: Black Sheep Block and Cellar Vineyard
Bottling Date: 15/02/2022
Cellaring Recommendation: 2-6 Years
Alcohol: 14.7
RS: <2.0g/L