Rocky Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 by McHenry Hohnen from Margaret River is a juicy, mid‑weight cabernet that keeps things bright and drinkable rather than brooding. It opens with lifted redcurrant and cassis, violet, a touch of forest floor and subtle bay leaf in a very inviting, modern cabernet style.

On the palate it’s medium‑bodied, savoury and tidy, with red and blackcurrant, licorice, black olive and dark chocolate notes carried by fresh acidity and fine, grainy tannins. Time in mostly seasoned French oak keeps the edges polished without drowning the fruit, making Rocky Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 an easy choice for weeknight reds and casual dinners over the next five or so years.

Food‑wise, it’s made for grilled steak, chops, burgers, roast lamb, baked pasta and hard cheeses – anything where you want proper cabernet flavour without a heavy, demanding wine on the table.