Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2020 is a serious, age‑worthy 88% Cabernet / 12% Shiraz blend from Coonawarra and McLaren Vale that combines power, polish and opulence, with multiple mid‑90s scores behind it. It is very much a flagship‑style wine built for the long haul rather than a simple, early‑drinking red.

Deep opaque maroon in the glass, it opens with blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum, layered with mocha, chocolate, nutmeg, cake spice, clove, black pepper, cedar, vanilla, licorice and a touch of savoury spice. The palate is concentrated, richly fruited and structured, bursting with ripe dark fruit (plum, blackberry, blackcurrant), soy, coffee grinds and cigar‑box notes, all framed by silky yet firm, finely infused tannins and beautifully integrated oak that drive a long, impressive finish.

Ulithorne Paternus Cabernet Shiraz 2020 is perfect with grilled rib‑eye, slow‑roasted lamb shoulder, rich beef stew, venison or mature hard cheeses, where its full‑bodied style and layered complexity really shine. Reviewers suggest a drinking window of at least 12–20 years, so you can happily decant it now or cellar it through to the late 2030s or early 2040s for extra tertiary complexity.