d'Arenberg High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

An undisputed king of the Australian wine industry, d'Arenberg was established by Joseph Osborn in 1912 in the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.

Over a century on, the fourth-generation winemaker, Chester Osborn, leads the winemaking team nurturing their old-vines and producing some of Australia's most recognized & awarded red wines.

The High Trellis vineyard was planted in the 19th century, and received its nickname as it was the first in the region to be trained above knee height. Over the past four decades, Cabernet Sauvignon from the High Trellis vineyard has been released under the d’Arenberg label to consistent critical acclaim, and won the coveted Jimmy Watson trophy at the 1969 Melbourne Wine Show.

Dark and intense. This 100% cabernet sauvignon opens with fresh cut red capsicum straight forward on the nose. Take a sip and immediately find roasted red capsicum, liquorice, fresh tomato leaves, and mouth coating blackcurrant characters. Hints of savoury white and black pepper towards the back palate. A nice menthol and mint freshness.

Aged for 20 months in old french oak barrels, the wine is now soft, and more rounded with beautifully expressive, delicate fruit flavours. Firm and velvety tannins envelope the mouth, with a long lingering finish.

Exceptional Cabernet. This will age beautifully. 14.5% ABV.