After three decades of growing grapes for some of Australia's most esteemed labels, Zilzie began bottling the pick of the crop under their own own. Many years experience means that they know how to produce great wines while keeping them as accessible and easy to enjoy as possible, it's a delicate balancing act. Zilzie make a salient expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from fruit grown to Coonawarra's rich red iron soils, as distinctive for it's vigorous perfumes as it is for it's generousity of flavour and integration of French oak with stylish tannins.

The pick of the Zema crop and a big family secret, that this outstanding wine is produced in extremely limited quantities. Zema are proudly traditional in their approach to sustainable vineyard practice, controlling crop levels and hand pruning the vines. These practices are enhanced by the family's three strategically selected vineyard locations, capitalising on the regions subtle variations. Family Selection has all the characteristics of a classic Coonawarra Cabernet, concentrated, in a fuller style, with a big palate and exceptional balance.

Coonawarra Cabernet is a genre unto itself, and Zema excels, burnished by fine tannins, oozing with currant, mint and cassis.

Zema understand Coonawarra viticulture very well, it was their first workplace and home after immigrating to Australia, they still insist on personally husbanding their vines. Subtley contrasting mesoclimes and delicate variations of soil represent a palette of terroir, from which to craft a solidly structured Cabernet Sauvignon with malleable tannins, fragrant bramble fruit character and stylish oak, the essential construct of Coonawarra. Match Zema with succulently roast garlic lamb, twice cooked duck or slowly braised cheek of beef.

Crafted from the best Cabernet Sauvignon available to the Yering Station winemaking team, traditional old world vinification techniques are employed to infuse character and enhance the final Cuvée, an extended term of macerations on skins achieves a rich structural density, extracting a judicious amount of tannin to ensure a palate of suppleness. Yering Station are advantaged by the eldest and most auspicious vineyards, one of a few select Victorian winemakers who are sufficiently practiced to orchestrate a pure Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

Yellow Tail really know about all things Cabernet Sauvignon, having claimed Australia's highest and most prestigious accolade for wine, the Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy in 2004. Not withstanding all the critical acclaim and glory, [yellow tail] Cabernet is created with a simple philosophy in mind, to make a great wine that everyone can enjoy anytime in any place. The exclusively estate grown and bottled [yellow tail] is sourced from fine vineyards which have been established from the ground up to the highest standards of viticulture.

A sophisticated wine, full bodied and fleshy, from low yielding vines planted to the rich Terra rosa soils of Wrattonbully. Big on flavour and deep in colour with an intense aroma that displays classic spice and ripe berry notes supported by well integrated oak, Cabernet Sauvignon has long been a wine that Yellow Tail does best.

Yarran of Yenda are a Riverina operation with the scope and initiative to source the pick of Heathcote's harvest, for a Cabernet Sauvignon of exuberant bouquets and palpable weight of fruit. Following tours of duty across progressive winegrowing regions as disparate as California's Sonoma Valley and the vanguards of viticulture in China, Sam Brewer has developed an eye for identifying bespoke vineyard parcels of outstanding merit and potential. A forward drinking style of Cabernet, lined with aromatic French oak and supported by a length of refined, silky tannins.

A Cabernet Sauvignon with elegance, concentration and finesse. Yarra Ridge has made the most of the best fruit which the Yarra Valley can produce, treating the wine to the most exacting standards of vinification, followed by a lengthy maturation under the finest selection of oaks.

An exquisitely balanced, fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon, demonstrably Wrattonbully in its excellence and affable nature, brimming with varietal black bramble fruit and supported by a flourish of fine tannins which are brought forward for early drinking. The label here depicts a scarecrow, Yalumba's guardians of choice, who keep a watchful eye over the ripening grapes and community of winged revellers during the down time of vintage festival.

Menzies is a stellar single vineyard Cabernet from the House of Yalumba, grown to an exceptional site at the heart of cigar shaped Coonawarra Terra rossa. Since inaugural vintage, Menzies has been crafted to small batch techniques, maintaining the integrity of each constituent parcel right through to maturation. Only the finest of the candidate wines of vintage are selected before assembling into Yalumba's flagship Cabernet, crammed with rich blackberry fruit, supported by the most extravagant oak and polished, showroom tannins.

One of Australia's great historical figures, Sir Douglas Mawson inspired the world with his courage and heroic feats. Yalumba is proud to have been a sponsor of Mawson's expeditions in the year 1911 to 1914. In honour of the estate's association with this eminent Australian hero, Yalumba releases Mawson as a Cabernet Sauvignon each year, a rich and complex wine displaying generous ripe berry flavours complemented by spicy French oak. Diligent vineyard management produces the quality of Cabernet fruit essential for the Mawson style.

Yalumba planted the Menzies Vineyard in 1975 and 1994, with a view to establishing an elite marque of Coonawarra. Named after the unique cigar shaped strip of rich Terra rossa soils, Cigar is sourced mostly from the younger blocks at Menzies North and Menzies South. The wines from these superlative sites have a style of their own, as vines are influenced by a diverse range of elements to yield the most eloquently flavoured fruit. The Cigar is a fully engrossing Cabernet Sauvignon with intense, dark berry characters and the most equitable tannins.

A pure single vineyard release from the distinguished Alexander block at the heart of Coonawarra. One of the most consistently performing, low yielding vineyards of the entire region, Alex 88 is regularly called upon for contributions to the icon John Riddoch Cabernet and eminent estate Black Label. The choice terra rossa soils underlying Alex 88 are mixed with deep, light clays, which yield a painfully meager harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon, translating into intense wines of the most remarkable concentration.

In commemoration of a prominent railway siding, a conspicuous landmark which played a defining role in the fledging settlement of Coonawarra's fruitgrowing precincts. Completed in 1898, The Siding was the hub for transporting several hundred hogsheads of wine a year. A splendid effort at Cabernet Sauvignon, abundant with a vibrant spectrum of distinct varietal and regional expressions, red cherries, dark berries and mint. Approachable on release, while delivering the requisite characteristics synonymous with archetypal Coonawarra Cabernet.

Excellent Langtons Classification. A multiple trophy and gold winner at national and international wine shows. Acknowledged as one of Australia's and indeed one of the new world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon. A long term cellar dweller with concentration and intensity of flavour, this immensely powerful wine requires long term ageing, ten or twenty years, to fully appreciate its complexity.

Excellent Langtons Classification. John Riddoch is made in small quantities from the best fruit grown to the estate's extensive plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon. Conceived as a flagship wine for the Wynns portfolio, it carries the name of the Coonawarra's founding father into the 21st century. Arguably richer and more concentrated than any other Coonawarra, made only in years when Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinarily high quality is available, less than one per cent of the most superior estate grown grapes are destined for inclusion into John Riddoch.

An exceptional harvest, single vineyard release from a superior block of Coonawarra vine which has been at the core of the most memorable Wynns vintages. The Harold vines ripened evenly and early in 2013, translating into a delicately featured wine in the style of Wynns early Clarets. Matured fifteen months in a selection of seasoned and new French oak barriques, its intriguing violet and lavender floral bouquet leads on to an expansive palate of dark Coonawarra fruit characters, olives and spice, the exquisite eloquence of a beautiful old vineyard.

Established by John Riddoch in 1891, Wynns now retain some marvelous old vineyards. With each harvest, Wynns select a single distinguished site to bottle as a superior vintage release. Glengyle was planted in 1969 and is traditionally one of the first Coonawarra vineyards to ripen. Matured eighteen months in a selection of French oak barriques and hogsheads, beautifully evolved after years of bottle age under the Wynn estate cellars, Glengyle's silky tannins, precision and length, support a concentrated palate of animate black currants flavours, black cherry and cassis.

Australia's most approachable and widely enjoyed marque of Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1890, John Riddoch, the squire of Penola, subdivided 800 hectares of prime winegrowing Terra rossa property. Individual blocks of the Coonawarra Fruit Colony were offered in four hectare allotments at £100 on fairly easy terms. It wasn't long before Coonawarra Claret established an international reputation. The Riddoch holdings were acquired in the 1950s by Melbourne wine merchants Samuel and David Wynnn, who redeveloped the deterioraing estate to new and greater glory.

Excellent Langtons Classification. The 54th release, first produced in 1954 and widely known as Black Label, Wynns Coonawarra is Australia's favourite Cabernet, having established a solid reputation for consistency and style. The redoubtable Black Label is produced from only the top tier of estate grown fruit, only one out of every five grapes make the final cut. A wine of style and stature, a perennial favourite at auction circles, Black Label is one of Australia's most collectable wines. It offers oustanding early drinking with superb potential for cellaring.

Excellent Langtons Classification. One of Australia's most accessible icon wines. The 53rd vintage of Black Label, with a long established reputation at setting the benchmark in regional and varietal definition. A Coonawarra Cabernet of style and stature, vinified from fruit grown to old vines averaging over thirty years of age. Always the perennial favourite around auction markets, Black Label is one of Australia's most collectable wines. A profound and engaging experience when enjoyed in its youth, Black Label consistently delivers the potential for medium to long term cellaring.

Excellent Langtons Classification. The first Coonawarra vineyards were established by John Riddoch in the 1890s, it was not until acquisition by Samuel Wynn & Co in 1951 however that they began to earn fame as a superior source of world class Cabernet Sauvignon. Wynns remain the largest landholders in Coonawarra, conspicuously claiming best Cabernet award on three occasions at the prestigious London International. Few Australian wines can lay claim to such a consistency of quality through decades of the most memorable vintages.

Inaugurally crafted in vintage 1954 and widely known as Black Label, Wynns Cabernet is produced from the top pick of estate grown fruit, it has established a reputation for displaying excellent varietal and regional Coonawarra charm. A Cabernet Sauvignon of stature, structure and style, a perennial favourite around the auction circuit, Black Label is one of Australia's most collectable wines. It consistently delivers a peerless experience as an early drinking Coonawarra Cabernet while offering splended potential for extended cellaring.

A fully approachable Cabernet wine of attractive fruit flavours and soft, ripe tannins to be enjoyed today alongside your favourite faire. Rigorous assessment of vineyards is essential to identify the fruit style suitable for Bin 444. Prior to harvest, careful monitoring of the sites are undertaken by the winemakers to assess flavour development and sugar accumulation. The decision to harvest is always based on flavour intensity and varietal character. Drinking beautifully upon release, ideally alongside scotch eggs and shaved truffle over wide ribbon noodles.

William Louis Townsend was granted a Crown Lease in McLaren Vale circa 1905, he made it his home, establishing the original vineyard. It has been known as Woodstock ever since. Doug Collett A.M developed a taste for wine while flying Spitfires over the vineyards of Europe. He was inspired to study Oenology at Roseworthy Agricultural College and graduated to manage Australia's biggest wineworks at Berri Estates. Collett acquired the Woodstock property in 1973, establishing Cabernet vines adjacent to the Stocks in 1988.

Yellow Label has for many years been Australia's favourite Cabernet Sauvignon, it has also achieved an international reputation for excellence. The enduring success of Wolf Blass lies within the rich fruit flavours and fully accessible, easy to appreciate styling. Source vineyards are established within climes and aspects which have been selected for their salubrious growing conditions, idyllic for the development of vibrant varietal characters. Always an engaging red wine, stylishly constructed with the well known Wolf Blass flair and refinement.

Grey Label was the first edition ever released under the Wolf Blass label, it remains to this day, a wine of great quality and consistency, character and charm. The enduring Aussie cépage of Cabernet and Shiraz, all harvested off choice vineyards, some of which have been serving Wolf Blass for decades. The vineyards of Langhorne Creek are nourished by a natural irrigation which deposits silts and sediments perenially, concentrating the eucalyptus oils present in the soils, contributing intense colour and distinctive regional, fragrant minty allure.

Affectionately nicknamed the baby black, Grey Label draws on the Black Label philosophy - to create the best wine while displaying the varietal and regional characteristics from each vintage. The backbone of Grey Label Cabernet Sauvignon has traditionally been sourced from Langhorne Creek, renowned for its deep rich alluvial soil and maritime influences. The region consistently produces Cabernet fruit with great richness and enormous depth of flavour. As always a well defined wine with mouth watering flavours, to be savoured with rich meats.

Wolf Blass Grey was originally produced exclusively from Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. The region is renowned for its alluvial soil which produces sensational Cabernet wines. 1995 was one of the driest vintages in South Australia for many years, resulting in Cabernet Sauvignon of intense varietal characters. Deep and entrancing with concentrated and minty menthol dark tarry fruits, lavishly treated with smoky, creamy and treacle oak, showing excellent varietal berry characters, there are ample nuances of cassis, curranty and violet undertones.

A very highly rated year, from a cracker of a growing season across South Australia, especially for the pure varietals. A dry and cool stretch throughout the vintage lead to generously flavoured Cabernet berries which ripened long and perfect in the favourable Indian summer. Typically redolent with peppermint and eucalypt, heady berry fruit aromas, all the trademarks and fragrances which identify good Langhorne Creek Cabernet, the palate is full bodied with exceptional fruit flavours, pearly oak, and a refined finish.

Langhorne Creek is renowned for its deep, rich soil, which produces Cabernet wines of great richness and enormous depth of flavour. This superlative Cabernet growing district is renowned for rich soils, which drives the development of powerful characters in the local fruit. Wolf Blass was blessed with an extended Indian summer for it's source vineyards, the combination of a cooler vintage and late, warm ripening conditions lead to Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon which really was the pick of the pick for reds that year.

Grey Label has always been produced from the best Cabernet Sauvignon that Wolf Blass can source, from the finest vineyards in Langhorne Creek. Grey Label is a very special member of the Wolf Blass wine family. Apart from being the founder's favourite wine, it was the first to carry his name when released in 1967. This legendary wine is conspicuous for it's regional eucalypt and mint characters, savoury tannins and generous, black cherry flavoured palate. Grey Label traditionally mates well with chargilled, braised or roasted red meats.

While it was the blending of red varietal wines that made Wolf Blass famous, his capacity to source the finest fruit was the cornerstone of his efforts. Wolf Blass was the master at bringing together raw components of excellent potential and assembling them into a complete wine. To this day, the Wolf Blass team retain access to the finest harvests of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, to be crafted into a pure wine of generosity and style, elegance and finesse. The perfect match to juicy lamb racks, tender vension or succulent beef.

Gold Label showcases the Wolf Blass team's devotion to viticulture and skill at vinification. Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its richness and warmth, a generous red wine that's balanced and approachable even in its youth. Wolf Blass source fruit from vineyards which have been trained to provide vintages of Barossa Cabernet with perfumed fruit characters, vevety chocolate berry flavours and genteel tannins. Just splendid alongside roast lamb racks and smashed potatoes, dressed in garlic and red wine jus.

After migrating to Australia in 1961, Wolf Blass found much inspiration from the grace and fortitude of the native South Australian eaglehawk. In 1966 when Wolf Blass began establishing his own winery, he named it Bilyara, aboriginal word for eaglehawk, to this day an image that's synonymous with Wolf Blass wines around the world. Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon remains faithful to the Wolf Blass house style of flavourful, well balanced wines, offering a relaxed and approachable experience for everyday enjoyment.