Thompson Steer Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is a commanding single‑vineyard Coonawarra Cabernet that combines serious power with purity and polish, and has been showered with high‑90s scores. It is a classic terra rossa cab built for both immediate impact and long cellaring.

In the glass it shows deep dark crimson with purple hues, opening to concentrated blackcurrant, crème de cassis, dark plum and cherry, layered with violet, cedar, subtle tobacco, mixed spice, chocolate and vanilla bean. The palate is richly fruited and fruit‑driven yet finely structured, with a generous dark‑fruit core framed by plenty of quality oak, smooth but firm tannins and balanced acidity, finishing long, sturdy and gracefully rich.

This Thompson Steer Coonawarra Cabernet is a natural match for chargrilled rib‑eye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, slow‑braised beef or aged cheddar. Critics suggest a drinking window from about 2023 to 2035, so it is perfect to enjoy now with a decant, or to tuck away in the cellar for big occasions over the next decade.