2024 Cabernet Sauvignon

2024 Ringer Reef Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry, full-bodied red wine from Victoria’s Alpine Valleys. It has classic Cabernet flavour with blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, plum and gentle oak notes, supported by vibrant tannins and a long, structured palate.

Matured for two years in a mix of 50% new and 50% seasoned oak, this wine has plenty of flavour, but it is not too big or heavy. The oak gives shape, depth and length, while the fruit remains clear and generous. With only 400 bottles produced, this is a small-release Cabernet for people who enjoy full-bodied reds, cellar-worthy bottles and a good winter dinner around the table.

Wine details

Vintage: 2024
Region: Alpine Valleys, Victoria
Variety/style: Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer: Ringer Reef Winery
Grown/made by: Holm family, Porepunkah
Alcohol: 14.5%
Body: Full
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Gentle
Tannin: Vibrant
Tasting notes: Blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, plum, cedar, chocolatey oak, tobacco, mint
Winemaking: Matured for two years in 50% new oak and 50% seasoned oak, giving the wine depth, structure and length while keeping the fruit at the centre
Best served: At room temperature
Food pairing: Steak, lamb, roast beef, mushrooms, hard cheese, BBQ meats, winter stews
Occasion: Special dinners, winter nights, gifts for Cabernet lovers, fireside bottles, limited-release cellar door finds
Cellaring: Enjoy now or cellar until 2038
Bottle size: 750ml
Price: $38 AUD
Production: Only 400 bottles produced

Best for

This wine is a good choice if you are looking for:

• a dry Victorian Cabernet Sauvignon

• a full-bodied red wine from the Alpine Valleys

• a limited-release Australian Cabernet Sauvignon

• a Cabernet Sauvignon under $40

• a red wine to serve with steak, lamb or roast beef

• a structured red wine with ageing potential

• a generous winter red with fruit and oak balance

• a small-batch Cabernet from a family-run winery in Porepunkah

FAQs

Is this Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
This is a dry Cabernet Sauvignon with classic dark fruit flavours, gentle acidity, vibrant tannins and oak structure.

What does this Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
It has blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis and plum characters, with notes of cedar, chocolatey oak, tobacco and mint. It is full-bodied and structured, but not too big or heavy.

Is this Cabernet Sauvignon oaky?
Yes, it has oak structure, but the oak is there to support the wine rather than dominate it. It was matured for two years in 50% new oak and 50% seasoned oak, giving depth, length and balance.

What food does this Cabernet Sauvignon go with?
It is a good match for steak, lamb, roast beef, mushrooms, hard cheese, BBQ meats and winter stews.

Where is this wine from?
This wine is made by Ringer Reef Winery in Porepunkah, in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys wine region.

Is this a limited-release wine?
Yes. Only 400 bottles of this Cabernet Sauvignon were produced, making it a small-release wine from Ringer Reef.

Should Cabernet Sauvignon be served chilled?
Serve this Cabernet Sauvignon at room temperature so the dark fruit, oak structure and vibrant tannins can show properly.

Can I cellar this Cabernet Sauvignon?
Yes. It is drinking well now and can be cellared until 2038.

Is this a good gift?
Yes. It is a full-bodied, limited-release red wine with cellaring potential, making it a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys Cabernet Sauvignon or structured red wines.

If you like this Cabernet Sauvignon, you may also enjoy:

• 2024 Merlot, for a medium to full-bodied red with red cherry, plum and lovely oak structure

• 2024 Montepulciano, for a full-bodied red with rich berry fruit and chocolatey oak

• 2022 Nebbiolo, for a cellar-worthy red with rose petal, cherry, bright acidity and fine tannins

• 2023 Sangiovese, for a lighter, savoury food wine with dark cherry and fine tannins