Beresford Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is sourced from the Beresford Estate Vineyard in Blewitt Springs — the cool sub-region of McLaren Vale that is particularly well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines of elegance, powerful complexity, and great balance. Deep ruby with a tawny hue; char-grilled green bell pepper, blackcurrant, olive tapenade, and tomato leaf on the nose; vibrant and approachable on the palate with baked spices of black pepper, nutmeg, and sandalwood. Fine tannins, excellent balance, and a lingering finish. 92 points. Gold Medal, Royal Hobart Wine Show 2022.
Appearance
Deep ruby with a tawny hue — the rich, classic colour of a Blewitt Springs Cabernet Sauvignon from the cool sub-region of McLaren Vale, with the depth and clarity that estate fruit, hand-pumped open top fermenters, and 14 months of careful oak maturation deliver.
Aroma
Char-grilled green bell pepper leads the way, joined by blackcurrant and olive tapenade — with notes of tomato leaf and a delicate touch of sour cherry intertwining seamlessly. A Cabernet with a distinct personality: bold, robust, and unmistakably from the cool Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale.
Palate
More approachable and inviting than the nose suggests — vibrant juiciness with the unripened notes fading gracefully, giving way to the warmth of baked spices: black pepper, nutmeg, and sandalwood. Juicy acidity, good focus, excellent balance, fine tannins, and a lingering finish. A warm and generous style that will continue to improve over the next decade.
Pairs With
Slow-roasted lamb, char-grilled beef, duck, aged hard cheeses, and rich Mediterranean dishes — the fine tannins, blackcurrant depth, and spice make Beresford Classic Cabernet Sauvignon a deeply satisfying and natural partner for the finest food at the table.
Awards
- 🥇 Gold — Royal Hobart Wine Show 2022
- 🥇 Gold — Frankfurt International Wine Show 2022
- 🥈 Silver — London Wine Competition 2022
- 🥈 Silver — Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Reviews
“Cabernet Sauvignon from the Blewitt Springs sub-region of McLaren Vale, which is slightly cooler than most of the rest of the district and a little more suited to the variety, so often provides alluring drinking. A warm and generous style, more open structurally than many Cabernets sourced elsewhere. Juicy acidity, good focus, excellent balance, fine tannins and a lingering finish all contribute to this being a most attractive red and one which will continue to improve over the next decade.”
92 Points
