Australian Cabernet - Shiraz
Interesting Facts
In 2006 a competition was created to celebrate the ‘Great Red Blend’: Cabernet-Shiraz.
The Cabernet-Sauvignon red blend is fondly referred to as the ‘Great Australian Blend’.
How does this style taste?
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Light
Bold
Soft
Acidic
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
- oak
- vanilla
- chocolate
- tobacco
- cedar
- dark chocolate
- coffee
- clove
- mocha
- cigar box
- caramel
- cigar
0 mentions of oaky notes
- plum
- blackberry
- blackcurrant
- dark fruit
- black fruit
- blueberry
- cassis
- black cherry
- jam
- mulberry
- black plum
- bramble
0 mentions of black fruit notes
- pepper
- licorice
- eucalyptus
- mint
- cinnamon
- menthol
- white pepper
- anise
- savory
- aniseed
- dried herbs
- rosemary
0 mentions of spices notes
Get to know the style
Something almost magical happens when great grapes come together, which is exactly what this classic Australian red blend is all about. As far back as the 1800s this blend has been made in Australia - and already at that time it was a favorite outside of Australia, being shipped to the Raj and his family in India.
The Cabernet - Shiraz blend is beloved throughout the world for the way the characteristics of the two grapes fit together in perfect harmony, creating a wine that is both elegant and robust, filled to the brim with lush, dark fruit, and warm spiciness. These red blends are both delicious to drink right away but they also age gracefully and can be left in the cellar and enjoyed years later.
This blend is very food friendly but try it with a portobello burger or a steak with pepper sauce and experience something extraordinary.