Dominique Portet Fontaine Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, from winemaker Ben Portet in Heathcote-Yarra Valley (Victoria), is a refined single varietal expression that balances power with elegance. It opens with ripe blackcurrant, plum and a touch of mint and tobacco, supported by cedar-spice oak. Medium-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a streak of stone-minerality, it weaves savoury complexity and polished structure. The 2023 vintage has earned 93/100 from The Wine Front, praised for its value, dark berry depth and savoury edge. An excellent drinking Cabernet now, with potential for medium ageing.