Earthworks Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (Australia)

Description

Blackberry, Oak, Spice

"Immediately appealing nose of blackcurrant, oak spices and hints of crushed leaf, a lifted top note of cranberry or redcurrant. Good palate weight, generosity of flavour evident, blackcurrant to the fore, perhaps blueberry also, with a touch of high cocoa dark chocolate adding a refreshing bittersweet aspect contrasting the fruit richness. Fine tannins, bright acidity, great length, rewarding" Mark Henderson, Otago Daily Times, Sep 2025

Delicious mocha and baking spice aromas, layered with dark cherries, redcurrant, a subtle touch of oak and hint of sage. Dark cherry and redcurrant flavours with delicate notes of blue fruit on the finish. Elegant tannins and a smooth texture.

Great wine starts with great soil, and great soil starts with those who know how to work it. When a group of local families decided to bring their grapes - and over 230 years of winegrowing expertise - together, something very special was born. Founded by families and grown across generations, harvesting the benefits of individual wine wisdom - there’s more to this drop than meets the eye. One only need scratch the surface and discover the stories underneath. Dig a little deeper, and discover earthworks.

Good winter and spring rains kept temperatures down and delayed budburst. Mild conditions through summer and into autumn allowed the grapes to slowly ripen, perfect for flavour development and crafting elegant wines with character.

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from our Barossa growers are carefully destemmed and crushed into fermenters, where they are gently macerated. Cool fermentation temperatures enhance the rich and generous fruit flavours and soft tannins enjoyed in this wine, while the influence of French oak adds subtle spice and depth.

Food Pairing: Slow-cooked rosemary and fennel lamb shoulder with roasted root vegetables; or eggplant, lentil, zucchini and tomato moussaka.