In 1843, Dr Lindeman, an upstanding man of formidable character, started his own winery. In doing so, he set his sights on civilising a colony of hard-drinking ruffians by introducing them to more gentlemanly pursuits, such as the enjoyment of a refined drop. This longheld tradition continues today with this handsome Cabernet Sauvignon, rich in blackcurrant and cassis, with a dash of fortified wine for a smooth finish. A fine wine by anyones standard.

Zilzie's Cabernet Sauvignon has generous layers of rich dark berry fruits, delicate tannins and an elegant touch of oak. Related to the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have a thick skin making them higher in tannins than varieties such as Pinot Noir. This grape is popular due to its ability to be grown in a range of soils and climates from Australia and abroad such as Coonawarra, Margaret River, France and Chile. As a result, Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied wine with flavours of blackberry, currant and cinnamon. It pairs well hearty red meats, winter stews and even rich chocolate desserts.

Each parcel of fruit was gently crushed into small open fermenters where fermentation was carried out under strict temperature controlled conditions. Gentle extraction was achieved by daily draining of wine away from skins and returning back over the top. After 12 months of maturation in barrel, the wine was carefully blended to achieve this easy drinking style. Medium bodied with soft silky tannins. There is a complex mix of blackberry, cocoa, damp earth, bay leaf and cedar oak.

Tintara from South Australia's McLaren Vale represents both history and innovation in McLaren Vale. With a heritage that dates back to 1861 and with a vision to produce contemporary wines, the result are red wines like this Tintara Cabernet Sauvignon. Full of life and vigour with the typical regional chocolate and mocha characters, this McLaren Vale Cab is a perfect little cellar starter or great paired with lamb shanks.

Lifted blackcurrant & blackberry fruit aromas with tell-tale leafy Cabernet notes supported by firm & well integrated oak. The classical Cabernet Sauvignon palate structure of plentiful fine tannin with a mid palate showing black fruits, a touch of choc mint, black olive, umami character, finishes with fine grained savoury oak tannins.

Produced from 30 year old vines situated in the southern end of the Barossa Valley the Cameron Vale Cabernet shows pronounced mint and blackcurrant flavours. Cellar for 3 - 5 years.

With a rich and storied history in the South Australian winemaking scene, Kate Goodman continues to produce intense and flavoursome wines at great prices. The Phoenix from the Penley Estate is a favourite among Coonawarra Cabernet lovers for its great blackcurrant concentration and ripe tannin structure.

This Clare Valley Cabernet from Taylors shows ample varietal blackcurrant flavour seasoned with some attractive sweet oak. The tannins are firm but nicely in balance.

Pepper Tree have quickly established themselves as one of the showcases of not only the Hunter Valley region, but the other three regions where they source premium fruit from; Orange, Wrattonbully and Coonawarra. Award winning winemaker, Jim Chatto is at the helm of this progressive winery and here he produces a Cabernet Sauvignon of upmost class and complexity. A nice nose of cassis and dark berries with a hint of oak, ripe rich fruit that fills the mouth with blackcurrants and soft tannins.

Winemaker Andrew Seppelt has quickly garnered a quality reputation for Murray Street Vineyards, a relative newcomer to the Barossa Valley wine scene. Their Red Label Cabernet shows all the hallmarks of great Barossa Valley Cabernet, a sometimes under valued variety in the region. Rich, dark fruits with lifted violet and blueberry notes give way to a luscious dark chocolate palate with firm, but balance ripe tannin.

Hardy's Chronicles 7th Green Cabernet Sauvignon is filled with black fruit flavours with a touch of mint.