Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Cabernet Sauvignon

Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, crafted by Martín Moran from selected Langhorne Creek fruit, is a slick, velvety cabernet that delivers fragrant cassis‑driven character with serious polish at a very fair price.

Aromas and flavours centre on blackcurrant and cassis with redcurrant, red cherry, sweet spices and a touch of choc‑mint, plus a slightly floral lift that keeps things fresh. The palate of this 2019 Mordrelle Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth, velvety and medium‑bodied, with fine‑spun tannins, good colour and a striking, refined style that Halliday rates at 96 points – impressive for a boutique Langhorne Creek cab.

As an Adelaide‑based sommelier, I’d be lining Mordrelle ‘Basket Press’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 up with grilled scotch fillet, lamb cutlets or a rich beef ragù to work with its cassis, spice and silky tannins. It’s also excellent alongside aged cheddar, Gruyère or a charcuterie spread – a characterful, hand‑plunged cabernet that overdelivers for the money and shows why Mordrelle is one to watch.