Battles Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2025 from Lance Parkin’s Ellens Ridge Vineyard in Wilyabrup, Margaret River, is a vibrant, polished first-release Cabernet, combining classic cassis and bay leaf character with silky fruit, fine tannins and savoury French oak.

Blackcurrant, blueberry and cassis drive the aromatics, layered with bay leaf, violets, dark chocolate and gentle cedar. The palate is supple yet structured, with ripe dark fruit, bright natural acidity and fine tannins creating impressive depth and length without sacrificing the wine’s delicious early-drinking appeal.

Battles Wines Cabernet Sauvignon is right at home beside chargrilled rib-eye, rosemary lamb, beef pie, slow-cooked brisket or aged cheddar. A quick decant brings out its leafy perfume and dark fruit depth, while its balanced tannin structure makes it well worth cellaring too.