Bekkers Mclaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

All Clarendon fruit and a cheeky 10% Cabernet Franc inclusion. This is all manner of blackberries, huckleberry, prune and plums. A significant twiggy, stripped thyme stem notes that has me smiling fondly. This feels like good old raw dog Cabernet Sauvignon and yet as we know nothing is lackadaisical in the vineyard or winery at Bekkers. However the old soul of Cabernet shines true here, and where you’ll be even more pleasantly surprised is with the brightness, and jaunty light foot in its step. Tannins are sandy and ever present but have been well integrated for drinking on release, ensuring this will age well over another couple of decades. This is old mate Cab Sav, strolling down the street whistling his tune but with a brand new set of smoking hot kicks. No doubt you will blink and your glass will be gone. A wonderful lithe wine with so much promise, I am already reaching for another pour. A chunky beef pie is in order.