2022 Gaia Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc, Grosset

• Style: High-altitude Cabernet blend, structured and age-worthy
• Taste: Dark cherry, bramble, blackcurrant with refined tannins
• Food: Roasted beef, game, slow-braised lamb
• Occasion: Date Night; Gifting
• Serve: Now or cellar 5–10 years; 14% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Vibrant bramble and blackcurrant with dark cherry notes define the palate, built on power and depth. The fine tannins sit refined rather than rough, underpinned by natural acidity shaped by the cool 2022 vintage and late ripening. This is a wine of real weight and structure that speaks to altitude as much as to the blend itself.

The Winery — Grosset

Jeffrey Grosset founded his winery in 1981 in a converted milk depot and has since earned a reputation for age-worthy reds across Australia that rivals his cult-status Polish Hill Riesling. The 2022 Gaia reflects that philosophy entirely. Hand-harvested fruit from the high-altitude Gaia vineyard underwent cold soaking in temperature-controlled stainless steel, then spent 18 months in French oak (45% new, the rest one to two years old) before a further year in bottle. No fining or filtering means the wine retains the character that low yields and altitude bestow. At 14% ABV with fine acid structure, it's built for the cellar—but opens beautifully now.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Open this alongside roasted beef, game, or slow-braised lamb, or set it aside for five to ten years when its depth will deepen further. If you're exploring Cabernet Sauvignon from Clare Valley, this sits at the premium end of what the region can deliver. It's the kind of bottle that reminds you why Grosset's name carries such weight, and why we've chosen it to anchor our current selection. Vegan-friendly and screwcap sealed for reliability. Browse our full range of premium Australian reds to discover other standout producers from this remarkable corner of the country.