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Top Rated: Cabernet Sauvignon

By The Tasting Team

This is a feat that won’t be repeated too often. Bleasdale The Iron Duke has taken out the Cabernet Sauvignon category for the second year running, beating off a quality field by a convincing margin (on the first round of judging), and then withstanding an onslaught of support for Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. Underestimate both Bleasdale and Langhorne Creek at your peril.

2024 Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year

Bleasdale Vineyards The Iron Duke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Langhorne Creek

98 points | Price when tasted $89


Bleasdale Vineyards The Iron Duke Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Langhorne Creek

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A best-barrel selection, and oh my, it's a beautifully structured and textured cabernet sauvignon akin to those of Wynns Coonawarra Estate, which also explores 13.5% alc. Here cassis has the purity and sparkle of wine which you could drink tonight or in 30 years time. – James Halliday

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This is an edited extract from the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion, with reviews by James Halliday, Campbell Mattinson, Dave Brookes, Jane Faulkner, Jeni Port, Mike Bennie, Ned Goodwin MW, Philip Rich and Shanteh Wale. Cover art by Ka Mo.

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