Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Coonawarra

Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Coonawarra is deep ruby with blackcurrant, plum, mint and menthol. Hand pruned terra rossa estate fruit, 18 months French oak hogsheads, supple tannins, exceptional South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with outstanding cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

This distinguished Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon presents a deep ruby red colour with brilliant clarity, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of 100% estate-grown fruit from Zema family’s three prime vineyard locations on the region’s renowned terra rossa soils, showcasing over four decades of hand-crafted Coonawarra winemaking since 1982.

Aroma

The nose reveals blackcurrant and plum with mint and menthol — the hallmark aromatics of premium Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon — with subtle French oak in the background adding gentle complexity. The bouquet is precise and expressive, reflecting the Zema family’s traditional approach to viticulture, including hand pruning and limited irrigation to maximise fruit quality.

Palate

Bright, fresh and juicy palate bursting with ripe mulberry and blackberry, with delicate supple tannins providing a soft and elegant finish. Eighteen months in French oak hogshead barrels has assisted in developing a wine of vibrancy and richness, with outstanding depth of fruit. Drinking beautifully now, this well-structured Cabernet will continue to gain complexity and offers excellent cellaring potential.

Pairs With

This exceptional Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon is a natural companion to filet mignon, meatballs in tomato sauce, slow-roasted lamb, beef Wellington, aged hard cheeses, or hearty red meat dishes, making it ideal for special occasions and relaxed entertaining that calls for a wine of genuine depth and elegance.