A vibrant and juicy style of wine made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Displaying lifted aromas of blackcurrant and mulberry with nuances of raspberry, blueberry and redcurrant. Look for blackcurrant, ripe plums, wild mint and dark chocolate with hints of oak spice and velvety tannins.

WINE ANALYSIS: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
FOOD SUGGESTION: Kangaroo fillet with a plum jus, beetroot risotto or a charcuterie board. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of butter chicken.
CELLARING: Enjoy young to 7 years
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 15-18 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 14.0%

Intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant and raspberry coulis with underlying black pepper and dried thyme notes. On the palate the wine displays bright and voluptuous fruit seamlessly integrated with hints of savoury oak spice and fine grained, firm tannins.

FOOD SUGGESTION: Eye fillet of beef, celeriac purée, roast beetroot, asparagus. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of the AB, lamingtons or Bertie Beetles.
CELLARING: 5-10 years
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14-18 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 13.9%
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
BRONZE ~ 2021 Single Vineyard Wine Show
BRONZE ~ 2021 Saint Martin Shiraz Challenge

94pts; “A Shiraz for those who like to occasionally look at something different from the big and bold bombs from the Barossa and McLaren Vale (not that there is anything wrong with those wines). This is a deep, even slightly dull red (which is not meant in a pejorative way). The aroma is of dried herbs, spices, leather, cloves, animal hides, red fruits and root vegetables, notably beetroot. This then really lifts on the palate. So much to like here, especially the supple, creamy texture. The wine has very good length and is seamless throughout. A focused, vibrant style, more medium-bodied than many Aussie Shiraz, but delicious. Drink now for ten years.” ~ Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot

90pts; “Very deep purple-red colour. Blackcurrant and dark fruit aromas on the nose have suggestions of savoury spice and dusty oak. It's medium-bodied, finely balanced and ripe tasting with sustained berry and bitter chocolate flavours that lead through ample drying tannins.” - Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Real Review

Intensely complex yet varietal Cabernet with lifted dark fruits of cassis, blackberry and blueberry integrated with nuances of spearmint , spice, mocha and cashew. On the palate the wine displays good acidity, exceptional fruit weight and structural velvety tannins.

FOOD SUGGESTION: Lamb backstrap with minted pea puree and Cabernet Jus. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of churros or chocolate brownies.
CELLARING: 7-15 years
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 15-18 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
95pts, GOLD ~ 2021 Single Vineyard Wine Show
BRONZE ~ 2021 Adelaide Hills Wine Show
BRONZE ~ 2022 Halliday Cabernet and Chardonnay Challenge

93pts; “Great to see Chain of Ponds are persevering with Cabernet Sauvignon in the Adelaide Hills, although many of their neighbours have pulled it out long ago as it is not easy to get right in every vintage. But no such problem with the warm 2019 vintage which has crafted a wine with more than a nod to Coonawarra thanks to its leafy, choc-mint and cassis aromas with a dusting of dried herbs. It’s then quite elegant and balanced on the palate with more leafy dark fruits well supported by fresh acidity and supple tannins. It’s a very strong example of Adelaide Hills Cabernet from a good vintage. Enjoy with a hearty vegetable pie.” ~ Angus Hughson, Wine Pilot