Mike Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 from Mike Press Wines in the cool Adelaide Hills is the winery’s jewel in the crown – a single‑vineyard Cab that delivers serious structure, length and value while still feeling beautifully drinkable. This 2022 Mike Press Cabernet Sauvignon shows classic cool‑climate definition, ripe fruit and impressive tension that punches well above its modest price.

In the glass you’re looking at dark red and black fruits – think cassis, blackcurrant and black cherry – layered with black olives, green capsicum, a pleasant minty lift and hints of sage and dark chocolate. Eighteen months in French oak brings spice and subtle vanilla around a medium to full‑bodied palate, with ripe tannins giving a long, savoury, cabernet‑true finish that will age gracefully for a decade or more.

From a food point of view, this is built for roasted lamb, beef rib roast or a well‑seasoned steak off the Weber, and it will also shine alongside richer poultry dishes and a serious after‑dinner cheese board. The structure and acidity mean it can handle hard cheeses, herb‑crusted lamb racks and slow‑cooked ragù, making it an ideal red for Sunday roasts and cool‑weather comfort food.