Blickinstal Black on Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from the Barossa Valley is a powerful, richly framed Cabernet that wears its Black on Black styling with plenty of Barossa swagger in the glass. This 2023 Blickinstal Black on Black Cabernet Sauvignon is all about depth, ripeness and fine detail, built for lovers of serious Barossa reds. It’s a commanding wine that still shows a polished edge from thoughtful élevage.

The nose leads with classic blackcurrant, cassis and mulberry, layered over dried herbs, cedar, graphite and a lick of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch from its time in French and American oak. The palate is deep ruby with purple hues, structured yet elegant, delivering ripe dark fruits woven with tobacco leaf and dark chocolate. Firm, fine‑grained tannins give backbone and length, driving a persistent finish that’s loaded with savoury complexity.

You’ll want this alongside a proper feed – think grilled steak, hard cheeses, and spicy dishes like Szechuan or Hunan cuisine where the wine’s richness and tannin can stand up to big flavours. It’s drinking beautifully now, but there’s the stuffing here to reward careful cellaring for up to 20 years if you’re patient. Open it for a hearty Barossa‑inspired dinner or as a centrepiece bottle in any serious red‑wine line‑up.