From a 5 Red Star Rated winery as awarded by James Halliday Wine Companion, the Serafino Goose Island McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 exemplifies the purity and precision of South Australian winemaking. Sourced from premium vineyards in McLaren Vale, this Cabernet is vinified with a focus on preserving fruit vibrancy and structural elegance. Fermentation occurs in a combination of closed stainless steel and open fermenters using selected yeast strains, with an eight-day skin contact period ensuring soft, supple tannins and lifted aromatics. Malolactic fermentation follows in tank, before a gentle nine-month maturation in seasoned French and American oak hogsheads adds complexity without overpowering the fruit.

Bright with a deep purple hue, the nose reveals an interplay of black cherry, fresh sage leaf, and subtle black pepper. On the palate, the wine is structured yet fresh, offering richness balanced by fine, pliable tannins that carry through a lingering finish. The result is a Cabernet that speaks clearly of its regional origins while retaining an inviting, modern drinkability.

A superb companion to herb-crusted lamb cutlets, chargrilled beef, or wild mushroom risotto, this wine's brightness and earthy spice also make it an ideal pairing with hard cheeses like aged cheddar or manchego. Elegance, balance, and a touch of McLaren Vale’s coastal freshness—this is Cabernet done the Serafino way.