The stellar rated 2021 vintage has delivered a Cabernet Sauvignon where it is the richness of fruit that resonates.
Deep cassis, mint and dark plum aromas and flavours are nuanced with bay leaf, black olive and clove notes.
Fine grained tannins will support further complexity to develop out to 2036/2038 should you have the willpower to not just savour this true-to-Estate Cabernet Sauvignon now.

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"Another entry ... 30 Under $30 Thrifty Victorian Wine Finds ... by the landmark Nagambie winery sings of blackcurrant, dark mint chocolate and eucalyptus.
A sleek, full-bodied palate runs wild with more of the same, with a hit of spice and long finish. Undeniably approachable with a ridiculously affordable price."
Kara Monssen | Herald Sun ... Kitchen Confidential | November 2024

"Classic, classy, easy to approach. It's set to that luncheon Claret kind of zone of drinkability with lively blackcurrant, mint and eucalyptus highlights, pepper and dark choc-cherry going on. A touch of overt cedary seasoning feels apt for the style and more traditional approach of the producer.
A distinct regional style. Feels like one for big decant and big time in cellar. 93 Points"
Mike Bennie | WBM (Australia's Wine Business Magazine) | September-October 2024

"A mighty impressive value for money Cabernet from this famous producer.
The aromas are subtle blackcurrant with an infusion of dried herbs and bay leaf with just a trace of nuanced black olive. The palate is medium-bodied and bright as a button while still retaining the essential structure of Cabernet.
A nicely crafted wine."
Ray Jordan | winepilot | October 2024

"Familiar and comforting. Big hits of black and red berries, mocha (more in the choc spectrum than coffee, but that’s there too), smart and cedary spiced oak, tobacco leaf and turned brown earth.
Flowing and supple modern, creamy black fruit with solid base of tobacco and mushroom earthiness. Bright and perky with just enough rustic structure to give sense of place."
vinonotebook.com | October 2024

"The very essence of an Australian medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon  – and that's a good thing!
Everything is in its place, no jangly angles or unwieldy bits, just smooth-flowing black fruits, lively spice, signature Central Victorian bush briar leaf and a warm, woodsy, earthy embrace. Smart price, too."
Jeni Port | winecompanion.com.au | June 2024

VINTAGE 2021
La Nina had a major influence on the 2020/21 growing season.
Tahbilk experienced good rainfall post 2020 vintage, and regular rainfall through the year. Notwithstanding the challenges this presented for the vineyard team, who worked diligently to get their sprays on as required, the frequent rain days ensured the vineyards looked healthy and vibrant, with no disease or growth issues.
The effects of La Nina contributed to a cool to warm, but not hot summer, which meant a slow and steady ripening. By mid-March we’d picked all of the whites with all very promising – Marsanne in particular. We’d also picked some reds by mid-March, mostly for Rosé, however daily light showers that followed had us all nervously waiting for the rain to stop so we could start picking the reds in earnest.
The rain did stop and, after a lull in ripening, the reds jumped in sugar and the Winery staff were flat out keeping up with the picking.
For a vintage that looked touch and go quite a few times, 2021 is rated a very good, to potentially stellar vintage.