Castle Rock Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from Porongurup in the Great Southern region of Western Australia is an elegant yet powerfully structured wine crafted from original plantings dating back to the 1980s. The wine shows attractive cassis and blackberry aromas with hints of tobacco leaf, black olive, and subtle cedar from 15 months in French oak barriques, one-third of which is new. The palate is fine-boned and savory, offering flavors of dried herbs and Bresaola with graphite-like tannins that provide firm structure and a fresh acid line, contributing to great length and aging potential. This wine is ideal for red meat dishes and will continue to develop complexity over 10 to 15 years. While specific critic points for this vintage weren’t provided, previous vintages have scored up to 95 points from Wine Companion.