2021 Great Southern Cabernet, Three Lions

• Style: Bright, savoury Cabernet with silky tannins
• Taste: Red berry, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, polished structure
• Food: Roasted beef, duck, aged cheese, BBQ, game
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch
• Serve: 16–18°C, now or 3–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A vivid red-berry freshness anchored by subtle tobacco leaf and dark chocolate opens this Cabernet. On the palate, fruit stays bright and clear with fine-grained, polished tannins and natural acidity that gives lift and shape. Savoury restraint throughout—built for the table, not the trophy cabinet.

The Winery — Plantagenet Wines

Established in 1974 across 126 hectares in Western Australia's Great Southern, Plantagenet makes all wines from estate-grown fruit. This wine is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, grown in the region's distinctive Marri soils—gravelly loams that naturally restrict vigour and concentrate flavour. The 2021 vintage benefited from February rains that kept the canopy healthy and warmer March ripening that developed real richness. Late-season rain delayed harvest, but clearing weather allowed the fruit to hang and build concentration. The fruit was cold-soaked for a week, fermented in closed tanks, then matured in stainless steel with French oak staves for eighteen months—a restrained approach that lets site and vintage speak.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Drinks beautifully now alongside roasted beef, duck, game, and venison, or with a wedge of aged Gouda or Parmesan. The food-friendly tannin structure makes it ideal for BBQ, grilled dishes, stews, and Sunday roasts. If you've been exploring Australia's warm-climate reds and looking for something with more freshness and savoury restraint, this sits alongside the country's southern regions as a reminder of Cabernet Sauvignon's refinement and finesse. Vegan and vegetarian friendly. Serve at 16–18°C.