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A cool moderate summer with consistent flavour development . The season produced rich flavours and ripe tannins. This outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon from Capel Vales Margaret River Scholar Vineyard demonstrates complexity and interest from maturation in French barriques and will go on to display subtle nuances and intrigue over time. Rich red meat dishes and casseroles.

In early March, we hand harvested 6 tonnes of Cabernet sauvignon from our cane pruned, lower yielding section of our Cabernet sauvignon. The grapes were destemmed and very gently crushed prior to fermentation. Throughout fermentation, a range of cap management processes was used in order to extract colour and fine tannin. Once alcoholic fermentation was complete, the tanks were filled and allowed to macerate on their skins for 6 weeks. The post fermentation maceration allowed us to build tannin structure in the wine, without adding bitterness or astringency.The wine was placed in French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, followed by ageing for 12 months. At the end of the ageing, individual barrels were selected for the final blend. The wine required no further treatment except bottling.While 2017 was a cooler year, our 2017 Alena Cabernet Sauvignon still displays the classic Yarra Valley characteristics of cassis, violets and chocolate. This is all supported by refined tannins and the sweet spice from the oak. The wine is very young, after bottling in July 2018, and will reward time in the cellar.Such a fine, complex wine requires a fine, complex match with food.

A purposely early harvest to highlight a fresh red fruit spectrum, naturally lower alcohol, wild ferments, and the use of larger oak for maturation are just some of the techniques employed to make these beautiful food friendly wines. Co-fermentation of the two varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz creates a layered and harmonious style, with unique tannin structure. There is a weightless feel to the palate without compromise to intensity. A mix of forest berries, black tea and aniseed plays on the palate. A classic Australian style worthy of its price.

Deep purple-red; youthful looking. Bright red fruit aromas, superb flavour too of rich ripe berries and vanilla with a lacing of chocolate. Fleshy, dense and loaded with extract. Not your feathery, leafy light Coonawarra by a long shot, a blend of 48% Cabernet, 37% Merlot , 10% Shiraz and 5% Petit Verdot.

A classic wine in style and sophistication. Deep purple with red hues, the palate displays true varietal character, with deep blackberry, cassis, mint and a hint of smooth cedar oak on the midpalate.

Strong and full-bodied with notes of vibrant forest fruits and wild herbs. Fine tannins and subtle notes of oak deliver a wonderfully rich wine with flavour, structure and complexity.

Aroma:Intense blackberry, cassis notes balanced wit h dried garden herbs, freshly roasted coffee beans and toasty french oak. Palate: Deep, driving black forest fruits and brooding spice. Cased in beautiful oak notes of baking spices, fresh roast coffee and dark chocolate.Concentrated fruit balanced against bold oak to provide a presence, length, and intensity. An excellent depth of complexity that will reward patient cellaring, this is a prime example of our flagship Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Mildara first released wines in the late 1800's and was one of the earliest pioneers of the Coonawarra region in the 1950's. One of the most exciting wines in Dan's Cellar Release program, the 2004 Rothwell Cabernet is a wine of fierce structure, elegant balance and sheer drinkability. Classic blackcurrant, minty, toasty oak, medium bodied with a juicy pastille richness and firm tannins. Superb right now, it will evolve over many years to come.