Abbey Rock Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a confident, regionally expressive Cabernet that highlights why Coonawarra’s terra rossa soils continue to produce some of Australia’s most distinctive and age-worthy reds. Awarded 92 Points and 5 Stars by Sam Kim (Wine Orbit), this release delivers classic varietal character with polish and balance.

In the glass, it reveals a deep crimson hue with a vibrant violet edge, signalling concentration and youthful energy. The bouquet opens with lovely dark berry characters — blackberry and ripe red fruits — layered with subtle capsicum and beautifully integrated French oak. There is an unmistakable regional signature here, combining fruit purity with savoury complexity.

The palate is well-rounded and fruit-forward, offering generous blackberry and red berry flavours supported by fine, refined oak. A gentle thread of capsicum and spice adds depth, while fine-grained tannins carry the wine to a smooth, structured finish. It is a Cabernet that balances approachability with classic Coonawarra structure, making it enjoyable now yet capable of further development in bottle.

Perfect alongside pepper-crusted steak, slow-roasted lamb, beef ragu, mushroom risotto or aged cheddar, this is a versatile red built for the dinner table. For lovers of authentic, terra rossa-driven Cabernet Sauvignon, Abbey Rock 2019 delivers pedigree, value and regional character in every glass.