Max & Me Boongarrie Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from Eden Valley is a fragrant, medium‑full expression of cabernet grown in the Barossa’s high country, brimming with violets, blackcurrant and a cool granitic edge. This Boongarrie Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is all about purity, lift and finely etched structure rather than heavy oak or jammy fruit.

In the glass, expect cassis, black cherry and blackberry pastille wrapped in rose petal, wild herbs, tobacco leaf, licorice, marzipan and a gentle earthy spice, supported by those impressive, ripe granitic tannins and vibrant Eden Valley acidity. The palate feels medium‑bodied but intense, with a long, sustained finish that shows real clarity and drive, marking it as a serious, age‑worthy cabernet from a genuinely cool site.

On the table, it’s spot on with rosemary‑studded lamb roast, grilled rib‑eye, beef short ribs, or slow‑braised lamb shanks, and equally at home with roast beetroot, mushroom and lentil dishes or a slab of aged cheddar. A brief decant really helps the florals and herbs to bloom, and this vintage has the balance to develop beautifully over the next decade if you prefer your cabernet with a bit more cigar‑box and savoury complexity.