Murrumbateman Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2018 from the Canberra District is a rich, cool‑climate Cabernet blend with classic black‑fruit depth, fine structure and a clear food‑friendly, cellar‑worthy edge.

In the glass, this 2018 Cabernet Malbec shows spiced plum and defined blackcurrant wrapped in tobacco and chocolatey tannins, with a subtle lift of blueberry on the back palate. Seventeen months in oak has built supple but assertive tannin and a long, savoury, cocoa‑tinged finish, giving the wine both immediate presence and the bones to age for up to 15 years.

Food‑wise, Murrumbateman Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2018 is made for lamb with rosemary and garlic or a porcini mushroom risotto, where its dark fruits, spice, tobacco and chocolate notes match richness and umami beautifully. It’s also vegan‑friendly, so it will suit hearty plant‑based dishes built around mushrooms, lentils or char‑grilled vegetables just as well.