Hirsch Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from the Yarra Valley is a classy, cool‑climate Cabernet that marries blackcurrant richness with savoury structure – a proper dinner‑table red for lovers of medium‑bodied, finely built Cab. This Hirsch Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 offers impressive polish for the price, with genuine regional character.

In the glass, expect blackcurrant and blackberry with hints of plum, bay leaf and tobacco, framed by cedar‑spiced French oak. Fine but confident tannins carry notes of dark chocolate, dried herbs and subtle leafiness, with refreshing acidity giving length and a moreish, food‑friendly finish. It’s a style that will drink well now but is built to improve nicely over the next several years.

On the food front, think classic Cabernet pairings – grilled rib‑eye, lamb cutlets, roast beef or a slow‑braised lamb shoulder. It will also sit beautifully alongside hard cheeses, chargrilled vegetables, hearty ragù and herb‑crusted mushrooms, where its black fruit, spice and savoury edge really come into their own.