LS Merchants Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 from Margaret River is a proper, modern cab – ripe, coastal and beautifully balanced, with plenty of dark fruit wrapped in polished structure rather than heavy oak or hard tannin. LS Merchants Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 typically shows blackcurrant, mulberry, bay leaf and a touch of cedar and cocoa on the nose.

On the palate it sits medium‑to‑full in body, with cassis, blackberry and plum supported by fine‑grained tannins, fresh acidity and a subtle graphite edge. There is oak in play, but it feels integrated and savoury, adding spice and structure without dominating the fruit, and the finish is long, dry and moreish.

For food, LS Merchants Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a natural fit with lamb chops, rib‑eye, roast beef, hearty ragù or a mushroom and lentil bake, where its tannin and acid cut through richness neatly. It is also excellent with hard cheeses, roast root veg or a classic cheeseburger, bringing enough power and savoury drive to handle fat, char and umami while still feeling like a relaxed, modern Margaret River cab you actually want a second glass of.