Hirsch Hill Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Hirsch Hill Estate, Yarra Valley, is a seriously impressive, small–batch cabernet that shows what this cool pocket of the valley can do. Expect concentrated black plum, cassis and dark cherry layered with cigar box, violet, cedar spice and a touch of bay leaf and dried herb, all framed by quality French oak. On the palate, the 2021 Hirsch Hill Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to full–bodied with plush dark fruit, firm yet polished tannins and a long, graceful finish that promises a decade or more in the cellar. It is spot–on with roast lamb, chargrilled rib–eye, venison, slow–braised beef cheeks or truffled mushroom dishes, and has attracted strong critic praise and 90+ point scores, making it a savvy buy for Yarra Valley cabernet lovers.