Craiglee Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Sunbury is a beautifully poised cool‑climate cab – medium‑bodied, perfumed and savoury, showing all the classic black‑fruited, leafy characters with Craiglee’s trademark restraint and balance. Hand‑picked estate fruit, traditional winemaking and modest alcohol make this a cabernet for those who like nuance over sheer weight.

In the glass you’re looking at deep dark red‑black with a dark red hue, and aromatics of spicy red and blackcurrant, mulberry and subtle violet, layered with tobacco, dried herbs and cedar. The palate is medium‑bodied and beautifully proportioned – nicely ripe black fruits over savoury undertones of leaf, earth and gentle cigar box, all wrapped in velvety, fine‑grained tannins and fresh acidity. It’s elegant, cool and already approachable, but with the structure to age gracefully over most of the next decade.

Food‑wise, Craiglee Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a natural for roast lamb with rosemary, grilled striploin, pepper‑crusted kangaroo or a mushroom and thyme ragù, where its savoury line and fine tannins really sing. It’s equally at home with hard cheeses and charcuterie, and with 95 points from The Wine Front and top‑10 status among Sunbury wines, it’s a very smart buy for cabernet lovers who prize finesse and drinkability.