The Willows Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 from The Willows Vineyard rises from Barossa Valley’s red loam like a midnight tide of cassis, bay leaf and cigar smoke, showcasing the powerful yet polished side of classic Australian Cabernet.

On the nose, The Willows Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 offers lifted blackcurrant, blackberry pastille and crushed mint, wrapped in notes of graphite, cedar and dark cocoa, before a palate of dense black fruits, fine-grained tannins and a long, savoury finish.

Put it beside roast lamb with rosemary, chargrilled porterhouse or a hard cheddar board and watch it sing; the structure is firm yet generous, making this Cab a cracking option both for hearty weeknight dinners and for tucking a few bottles away.