Ad Hoc Avant Gardening Cabernet Malbec 2021, Larry Cherubino, Frankland River WA. This cool-climate Cabernet Malbec opens with lifted violets, blackcurrant and a touch of graphite and cedar, all very classic Frankland River in style.​

The medium-bodied palate is bright and juicy, with cassis, red berries and a subtle earthy spice wrapped in fine, cedary tannins and a long, moreish finish that makes this Ad Hoc Avant Gardening Cabernet Malbec such an easy second-glass pour.​

Fantastic with grilled lamb cutlets, roast beef, gourmet burgers or a rich mushroom ragu – it has the structure to handle protein but the freshness to work on its own as a weeknight red.