Wirra Wirra 2022 The Angelus Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Serious and stylish, the is exactly the sort of the red wine you want to serve when seeking to impress. There is complexity and intensity here, as you'd expect from this standout McLaren Vale producer, but there is also impressive flavour balance. The fruit comes from two differerent vineyards and has been open fermented and spent time on skins before being basket pressed and then matured for 18 months in quality French oak. Match this with a fillet steak and mushrooms, or maybe a goulash casserole. Very classy $80. www.wirrawirra.com.au  

Devil's Lair 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

 
This was my personal standout at a recent Treasury Collective portfolio tasting event for wine media. Drinking brilliantly in its youth, it is fresh, vibrant and ready to enjoy with red meat dishes. It is dark with blackberry and cassis flavours allied to classy French oak, showcasing fruit from the warmer north of Margaret River. What is immensely impressive is how stylish and elegant it is. There is serious poise and structure here. With a retail price of under $50 it is no surprise that this is virtually sold out at cellar door, but there is still some in retail land if you move quickly. Highly recommended. 96 points. $50. https://www.devils-lair.com.au/