Stonegarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from Eden Valley–Barossa is a rich, old‑vine Cab that wraps deep black fruit, chocolate and earth in a seriously satisfying, classic South Australian frame, perfect for cool Adelaide nights. This Stonegarden Cabernet 2021 taps some of the oldest Cabernet vines in the country, bringing real pedigree to the glass.

On the nose you are looking at blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry with choc‑mint, milk chocolate, truffle, tobacco, baking spice and a lift of sage and violets. The palate is dense and rich, packed with juicy black fruit, tea and cocoa, with fine, dusty, “milk‑tea” tannins and a sooty, earth‑laced finish that runs long and dry rather than jammy. Stonegarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is very much a plush yet structured Eden Valley Cabernet style.

This Stonegarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a beaut match for roast lamb, beef rib roast, slow‑braised beef cheeks or a rich lasagne, and it also shines with gourmet sausages, hard cheeses and a big, cheesy pie at a cosy dinner. Ranked highly among Barossa 2021 Cabernets at The Real Review, it offers serious quality for cellaring or drinking now with a hearty feed.