Printhie Topography Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Orange, NSW is a refined, cool‑climate cabernet – medium‑bodied, structured and savoury, showing exactly why high‑altitude Orange is such smart country for this classic variety.

In the glass, Printhie Topography Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 delivers blackcurrant, blackberry and kirsch with red capsicum, pepper, bay leaf and Assam‑tea bitterness, supported by French oak (about 20% new) that adds gentle cedar and spice; 14 days on skins builds fine, grainy tannins, a long acid line and a dry, moreish, mineral‑edged finish.

On the table, this Printhie Topography Cab Sauv 2023 is spot‑on with BBQ meats, lamb chops, burgers, slow‑cooked beef or chargrilled veg, and while it’s hard to resist young as a lunchtime or weeknight red, it has the structure to age gracefully for around 5–8 years in the cellar.