2022 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Mount Horrocks

• Style: Deep, concentrated Cabernet
• Taste: Blackcurrant, herb, dark spice, chocolate, soft tannins
• Food: BBQ & grilled dishes; stews & braises; beef & steak
• Occasion: Sunday lunch; date night
• Serve: 14.2% ABV, drink now or cellar 2–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

This Cabernet unfolds with blackcurrant and herb notes, followed by whispers of dark spice and chocolate. The tannins sit soft and resolved, acidity holds firm through the length, and there's real substance without rough edges. Ripened slowly in Clare Valley's cool continental climate, it drinks with the poise of wine made without rushing, aged 18 months in French oak (36% new) for thoughtful oak polish.

The Winery — Mount Horrocks

Owned and run by winemaker Stephanie Toole since 1993, Mount Horrocks operates with a philosophy that refuses shortcuts. Toole purchased the historic Auburn Railway station as cellar door in 1998 and by 2000 had acquired land in Watervale to establish her own vineyards. The Watervale block, where this Cabernet's hand-picked fruit originates, benefits from careful site-to-soil matching and meticulous vineyard management. The producer is certified organic and biodynamic, with no-compromise winemaking at every stage.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted or braised beef, duck with rosemary, and aged cheddar or Gorgonzola are natural partners for this wine. It's also vegan and vegetarian certified. Built to age two to five years if you have cellar space, there's no reason to wait if your dinner table calls. Explore Clare Valley to discover why this region has become essential for genuine Australian depth with restraint and acidity. Browse our Cabernet Sauvignon selection and the wider Australia range.