Coates ‘The Cabernet Sauvignon’ 2021 from Langhorne Creek is a refined, savoury Cab – deep crimson in the glass, taut and juicy, with cassis, mint and tobacco all neatly anchored by precise, fine tannins. It’s classic floodplain Cabernet, built for both current drinking and long‑term cellaring.

On the nose, Coates Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 shows blackberry, currant, spearmint and cedar, plus hints of dried sage and tobacco leaf. The medium‑bodied palate carries luscious dark red fruits in concert with thyme, dried tobacco and graphite notes, with long persistence, a touch of toasty oak, refreshing acidity and supporting tannins that give a firm but elegant frame.

From an Adelaide sommelier’s angle, this Cabernet is tailor‑made for char‑grilled steak, lamb racks, beef short ribs and rich stews, and it’s excellent with hard cheeses too. Coates Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is the bottle you pull when you want serious, age‑worthy South Australian Cab that still drinks beautifully now at the dinner table.