Cradle of Hills Maritime Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 from Sellicks Hill in McLaren Vale is a coastal, small‑batch Cabernet that marries redcurrant brightness with savoury depth, all wrapped in that signature maritime elegance. It’s estate‑grown, minimally handled and built as a serious yet finely detailed Cabernet for long, slow enjoyment.

In the glass, Cradle of Hills ‘Maritime’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 shows medium‑deep colour with lifted redcurrant, cassis and spicy plum, layered with mocha, cedar, a gentle leafy note and that unmistakable sea‑spray freshness from its coastal site. The palate is long and poised, with Cabernet bringing line and structure while a dash of Touriga Nacional adds silken tannins, fragrant lift and an elegant, savoury mouthfeel. Open‑vat fermentation, gentle basket pressing and 24 months in seasoned French oak give balance, complexity and a beautifully silky, “velvet glove” texture.

Food‑wise, Maritime Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is made for herb‑crusted lamb racks, roast lamb shoulder, char‑grilled beef, venison pie or mushroom and porcini ragù, where its redcurrant brightness and mocha‑cedar depth shine. It’ll also sit nicely with hard cheeses and slow‑roasted Mediterranean veg – think capsicum, eggplant and fennel – making it a brilliant McLaren Vale Cabernet for long Sunday lunches and cosy winter dinners.