{"title":"Cabernet Sauvignon Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot are among the world’s most important red grape varieties, known for their structure, depth, and versatility. From powerful and age-worthy to plush and approachable, they offer a wide spectrum of styles shaped by region and winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-grosset-gaia-cabernet-blend","title":"2022 Grosset 'Gaia' Cabernet Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrosset Gaia from the cooler 2022 vintage shows impressive generosity and balance – the hallmarks of this wine for more than three decades. It has positive aromatics, gentle at first, then assertive; there are all the vibrant briary, brambly notes that you would expect. There’s a brooding quality about the wine that demands close inspection. It is satiny smooth, tight and fine, but displaying its bright blackcurrant, dark liqueur cherry, blackberry, bramble flavours that are deep, satisfying and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from 100% estate grown cabernet sauvignon (85%) and cabernet franc (15%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured exclusively in French oak barriques (45% new) for 18 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfined: suitable for vegans and vegetarians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing potential: 25 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grosset Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45484324356345,"sku":"","price":148.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_44299f21-ddcb-4097-a859-c50fb21254b8.png?v=1726195563"},{"product_id":"2023-lauren-langfield-macvale-merlot","title":"2023 'Macvale' Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeeply hued, and brimming with ripe flavours of mulberries, violets, blackberries and plums. Beautifully fragrant, this gently rounded wine has a soft tannin structure and is filled with juicy red berry fruits. A floral bouquet winds throughout, this is why merlot makes such a great wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe destemmed grapes were fermented in an open steel fermenter, and handled very gently using daily pump overs and plunging. Transferred to French oak barriques after pressing, the wine was allowed to rest and mature in oak for 9 months.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Lauren Langfield\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauren Langfield Wines focuses on wines of \u003c\/span\u003epurity, expression of terroir and high drinkability. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauren studied viticulture and oenology in New Zealand and chose to focus on the craft of organic and biodynamic viticulture, and low intervention winemaking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After moving to Australia, she worked for five years managing \u003c\/span\u003eBill Downie’s estate vineyard, Guendulain Farm, and consulting on organic and biodynamic viticulture for others in Gippsland. From here Lauren moved to the Adelaide Hills and worked for BK Wines for 4 years, before deciding it was time to start her own label - Lauren Langfield Wines in 2021, and taking on the role of head winemaker at Orbis Wines in McLaren Vale for a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lauren Langfield Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45563311128825,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_c89c24fd-80ba-4976-ad95-75403fb8c84b.png?v=1785751817"},{"product_id":"2023-harrison-wine-vento-do-mar-cabernet-franc","title":"2023 'Vento do Mar' Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntoxicating perfume of crushed violets, caraway seed and ripe red cherry. The palate exhibits a buoyant energy; dark cherry juice, a sheath of powdery tannin and mouth-watering acidity providing the matrix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCabernet franc from 50 year old vines in Blewitt Springs. Shallow sandy soils beneath, clear blue skies above. 100% whole berry fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA wine that speaks so very beautifully of variety and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Riley Harrison \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn out of a need to escape his 9 to 5 job, Harrison wines defy convention. Through securing smalls parcels from Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley, Riley produces perfumed, textural, and delicious wines with an emphasis on fruit quality.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/harrison-wine\" title=\"Harrison Wine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harrison Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302059528441,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_4d323491-eec7-4604-9f3d-07d9db62416f.png?v=1785912816"},{"product_id":"2023-good-intentions-frankie-cabernet-franc","title":"2023 'Frankie' Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverybody's favourite Cab Franc! This wine is fermented as whole berries only for around 8-10 days and pumped over gently. The ferment is pressed off while it still retains sweetness in the juice and tannins are low. This results in a fruit forward wine with purity and shine, and beaming with dark berries and wild forest fruits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis years release has huge depth, colour and complexity with a long palate and great mouth feel, and on the nose it hints at tomato leaves. A deeper and darker style with the true characteristic of cab franc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Good Intentions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHusband and wife dream team Andrew and Louise have been farming Mt Gambier since 2014 and have been using their knowledge of organic farming and permaculture to create wines that speak of the terroir of Mount Gambier and Andrew and Louise’s eccentric personalities.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"Buy Cabernet Wine Online | Delivery Australia-Wide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Intentions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46344437367033,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_d29e2277-9f63-49bd-b443-64494b140a59.png?v=1785995495"},{"product_id":"2019-chateau-la-fleur-des-graves-graves-de-vayres-bordeaux","title":"2019 Château La Fleur des Graves 'Graves de Vayres' Bordeaux","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wine representative of the appellation “Graves de Vayres”. Equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged 12 months in oak barrels. Rich and complex in the mouth, with red fruit aromas intertwines with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evanilla, wood and delicate spice flavours. After a delicate attack, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe wine grows in strength on the palate, expressing freshness and richness as well as good complex aromas. Ideal with strawberries, chocolate or obviously, red meat, poultry or game. 90-92 points, Yves Beck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Vineyard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau La Fleur des Graves is the jewel of Yves Glotin, who bought parcels right next to the family property in 2002. It is the result of a selection of the best terroir of the appellation, partnered with the hard work of the whole team in the estate. Château La Fleur des Graves is the selection of the plots and the grapes from the oldest vines, expressing the exceptional characteristics of the estate. In addition, it is produced in very small quantities and primarily on vintages with great potential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cspan\u003eGraves de Vayres, Bordeaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Temp: 16c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Varieties\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eExplore our Cabernet Sauvignon collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy French Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/france\"\u003eExplore our French Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château La Fleur des Graves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46383650701561,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/ProductImage_aeec2e61-a780-4af4-a9db-70b33a854bb1.png?v=1743643967"},{"product_id":"2021-brash-higgins-cbsv-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2021  'CBSV' Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 CBSV was hand selected at the Organic Brash Higgins estate Omensetter Vineyard. The vines were planted in 1997 into a unique, shallow sandstone shift in the predominately clay over limestone vineyard. 2021 was a superb year, lovely warm days and cool nights yielded grapes of excellent balance and freshness. A touch longer elevage than usual, 20 months, allowed the tannins to soften and the wine is ultra juicy as a result.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Brash Higgins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrad Hickey, the American winemaker behind the Brash Higgins label, is a Chicago native whose extensive journey through the food and wine industry took him from New York to Paris before landing in Australia's McLaren Vale in 2007. Originally one of America's top sommeliers, crafting some of New York's finest wine lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHickey arrived in Australia to work a vintage with renowned winemaker Chris Ringland, where locals nicknamed him \"Brash Higgins.\" He fell in love with the country's wine culture immediately and never left, establishing his wine label in 2008 alongside his partner Nicole Thorpe, a local vigneron whose family has deep roots in the region. Together, they farm organically on the distinctive red clay and limestone soils of McLaren Vale, producing minimal intervention wines that capture the essence of the terroir while reflecting Hickey's restless creative spirit and extensive culinary background.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brash Higgins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46539662131449,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_3f68d9c5-2bbb-4f37-8ef6-e08e76678ffd.png?v=1785841573"},{"product_id":"2020-chateau-janoy-bellevue-bordeaux-rouge","title":"2020 Château Janoy Bellevue Bordeaux Rouge","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/bordeaux\" title=\"Explore our Bordeaux collection\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Country: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/france\" title=\"Explore our French Wine collection\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Type: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/red\" title=\"Explore our Red Wine collection\"\u003eRed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCharming Bordeaux Superiore owned and made by the Chevillard family. The Chateau is in the Entre-Deux-Mers sub region of Bordeaux. Fermented and aged in tank. 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Janoy Bellevue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817816641785,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_716b851f-cdad-4a58-80bd-d469d485cd70.png?v=1783670886"},{"product_id":"2024-defialy-rouge","title":"2024 'Rouge!!' 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Added complexity from whole-bunch maceration with a medium tannin profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant for maximum enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll wines unfiltered, unfined \u0026amp; wild fermented. 15PPM SO2.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout DEFIALY\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in the Macedon Ranges, Micah Hewitt's background as a butcher and love for pairing good wholesome country-style food with honest wines provides abundant inspiration for his DEFIALY label. But most significantly, his spark ignites from his parents and the love they shared for each other as well as Micah and his sister Amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDEFIALY is an acronym for \"Don't ever forget I'll always love you\" which is Micah's way of carrying on his parents tradition of signing all cards with DEFIALY. How beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DEFIALY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070353457401,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_27be3b88-eb62-4e8c-8c67-18b986c8ce3e.png?v=1785835028"},{"product_id":"2024-defialy-petit-rouge-merlot","title":"2024 'Petit Rouge!!' Merlot","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, juicy Merlot made for a gentle chill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Rouge!! is organically grown Merlot from Micah’s Candlebark vineyard in the Macedon Ranges. The fruit was hand-picked and cold-soaked as whole bunches for four days before wild fermentation, then aged across terracotta amphora and a seasoned 300-litre oak barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed plum leads the way, carried by bright acidity and fine, dusty tannins. Light, fresh and supremely drinkable, it is the kind of red that comes alive with a gentle chill and disappears quickly on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike all DEFIALY wines, it was wild fermented, unfined and unfiltered, with only a tiny sulphur addition of 15ppm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuicy, light and wonderfully refreshing, with red plum, lively acidity and dusty tannins making every glass far too easy to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DEFIALY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070380916985,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_6ea21c98-3c1e-486c-a5c6-e6af55571010.png?v=1785834831"},{"product_id":"2023-frankland-estate-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eFrom our original 1988 plantings, this Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent regional characters of ironstone minerality combined with the great fruit weight of the variety. Delicious drinking now or can be cellared for the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Frankland Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in one of the most isolated wine regions in Western Australia, it was only appropriate for husband-and-wife Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam to name their vineyard Isolation Ridge when they founded it in 1988. Now in the very capable hands of siblings Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, whom have converted the vineyard to fully organic since 2009.  This shows through each and every wine they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Frankland River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eExplore our Cabernet Sauvignon collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/frankland-estate?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=frankland\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Buy Frankland Estate Wines Online\"\u003eExplore our Frankland Estate collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227472937209,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_6c961b2b-a6ef-4742-8b79-8eefc51fbf33.jpg?v=1775716510"},{"product_id":"2023-deep-woods-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2023 Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from the ultra-low-yielding original vines on the estate, planted in 1987, along with fruit from the neighbouring Abbey Vale vineyard, planted in 1985. The ferments were assessed daily, and pumpovers were performed as required to gently extract colour, flavour and tannin. The wine was gently pressed to a combination of new and seasoned French barriques, where it matured in oak for 18 months. \u003cstrong\u003e- Julian Langworthy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What a release of this almost-cult wine. Aromatic lift and real depth of flavor with red and black currants, potpourri, cocoa beans and fresh blue fruit as well as blood plums, black cherries, cedar and iron. The profound palate has textural, refined and approachable tannins with a mineral, mouthwatering edge. The cool vintage shows in the wine’s soft, flirtatious appeal. Slightly atypical in style but excellent. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97 points - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e Jul 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"902\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Deep Woods Estate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"5e87e3f1-f965-403a-8957-8a63dabb10eb\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDeep Woods Estate, established in 1987 in the heart of Margaret River, has steadily risen to become one of the region’s most acclaimed wineries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eUnder the leadership of chief winemaker Julian Langworthy, the estate has garnered widespread recognition for crafting wines of exceptional balance, regional character, and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJulian, one of Australia’s most celebrated winemakers, brings extensive experience from vintages in France, Canada, and senior roles across renowned Australian wine regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSince joining Deep Woods in 2011, his passion for producing regionally expressive wines has driven the estate's success, culminating in prestigious accolades including James Halliday’s Winemaker of the Year and the Jimmy Watson Trophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eWith a diverse portfolio ranging from everyday favourites to highly regarded reserve releases, Deep Woods continues to deliver outstanding quality and value on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Margaret River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"hero__subtitle\"\u003eJAMES HALLIDAY, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"section-h2 feature-row__title mega-title\"\u003eJulian Langworthy – Winemaker of the Year\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-setting mega-subtitle\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMy selection of Julian Langworthy as Winemaker of the Year caused me to ponder on the three greatest winemakers of the 20th century: Maurice O’Shea of Mount Pleasant Wines, Colin Preece of Seppelt’s Great Western and Max Schubert of Penfolds. Are his winemaking skills and palate on par with the greats of the 20th century? It's a question without an answer. But if he is to be compared with the best of today, the answer is an emphatic yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Online - Delivery Australia Wide\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Deep Woods Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228066201849,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_36c4863c-5ead-4fa1-a64d-a017315bcb1d.jpg?v=1768287131"},{"product_id":"2025-commune-of-buttons-estate-cabernet-franc","title":"2025 Estate Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom young vines in the Gloria Block, this Cabernet Franc was fermented on skins before ageing on full lees in tank. The result is purity and lift rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark-fruited and finely structured, shaped by thick skins from the season, yet lifted by excellent natural acidity thanks to Jasper always picking on acid. A continued focus at the Buttons’ commune is infusion over extraction, and this has delivered depth without heaviness; there’s generosity, but also composure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Commune of Buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCommune of Buttons is a sibling-run winery rooted in the Adelaide Hills at Basket Range, born from a shared dream to return home and steward their family land, ‘Fernglen’—70 acres of bush paddocks and thriving vineyards. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRooted in a legacy of community, where every harvest was a shared endeavor, their name honors the spirit of collaboration that first brought the vineyards to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2012, they’ve embraced organic farming, navigating the challenges and rewards of working in harmony with the soil, seasons, and cycles of nature. Every bottle is grown, harvested, and made on-site—a true expression of place, people, and purpose.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\" title=\"Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Online | Delivery Aus-Wide\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Commune Of Buttons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430023446777,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_7bb74358-5cf2-49f6-bbd7-0d6d9863ab58.png?v=1785832182"},{"product_id":"2024-basket-range-wine-bantam-bordeaux-blend","title":"2024 'Bantam' Bordeaux Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eBantam is a blend of the Bordeaux varieties grown on the Basket Range Estate's north-facing slopes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and a tiny splash of Saperavi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines were planted back in the early 2000's and are managed organically by Sholto Broderick, tended thoughtfully and with utmost care. Each parcel of fruit was picked at separate times to get the balance just right for bright elegance and delicate tannins. The wine was matured in French oak for seven months before the final blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine is medium bodied with excellent density and concentration. The bright acidity keeps everything fresh and superbly drinkable.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Basket Range Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433989357817,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/New_Image_format_shadow_0840aef1-0135-466d-a74f-917f3c3093b2.png?v=1785490920"},{"product_id":"2022-frankland-estate-cabernet-sauvignon-1","title":"2022 Frankland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Frankland Estate\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/frankland-estate\"\u003eFrankland Estate\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from the Great Southern\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/great-southern\"\u003eGreat Southern\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Grape: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Cabernet Sauvignon collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-v-5da7f799=\"\"\u003eFrom our original 1988 plantings, this Cabernet Sauvignon has excellent regional characters of ironstone minerality combined with the great fruit weight of the variety. Delicious drinking now or can be cellared for the medium term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Frankland Estate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in one of the most isolated wine regions in Western Australia, it was only appropriate for husband-and-wife Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam to name their vineyard Isolation Ridge when they founded it in 1988. Now in the very capable hands of siblings Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, whom have converted the vineyard to fully organic since 2009.  This shows through each and every wine they produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Frankland River, WA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screw Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frankland Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48267819122937,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_6c961b2b-a6ef-4742-8b79-8eefc51fbf33.jpg?v=1775716510"},{"product_id":"2023-sato-wines-la-ferme-de-sato-sous-bois-cabernet-franc","title":"2023 La Ferme de Sato 'Sous Bois' Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A very elegant cabernet franc, showing crushed berries, oranges and cedar with some fresh lemongrass. Medium-bodied with fine, integrated tannins and a polished finish. Refined but strong. Drink or hold.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e95 points, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSato Wines, founded by husband and wife Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato, is one of New Zealand’s most compelling wine producers. After studying viticulture at Lincoln University in 2006, the couple trained at Felton Road and with European greats like Philippe Pacalet and Jean-Yves Bizot, grounding their approach in tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey launched Sato Wines in 2009, initially as a négoce project, and began planting their own vineyard, La Ferme de Sato, in 2016. 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After a delicate attack, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe wine grows in strength on the palate, expressing freshness and richness as well as good complex aromas. 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The wine spent 18 months in new and seasoned French oak before careful blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackcurrant, red fruits and crushed violets rise from the glass, layered with bay leaf, dried tobacco, olive brine, cedar and bitter cocoa. The palate builds slowly and harmoniously, with concentrated dark fruit, a fine line of acidity and remarkably silky, tightly knit tannins. 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