Tete de Cuvee Cabernets, 2019

The top-of-the-range Cabernet blend from old Beechworth vines, only made in the best years. Dark fruit, violets and a savoury edge.

Adrian Rodda only makes this top Cabernet blend in the best years, from Smiths Vineyard, planted in Beechworth in 1978 on red shale and granite. Blackberry, dark plum and a little mocha, lifted by violets, with an earthy, herbal side of sage and olive. The tannins are fine and savoury, and the finish runs long.