Maxwell The Orchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 750ml

"Rich McLaren Vale Cabernet with dark berries, subtle spice and a beautifully smooth finish."

Maxwell The Orchard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is a cracking example of what McLaren Vale does so well. Rich, generous fruit, plenty of character and a lovely balance between depth and drinkability. This is a Cabernet that delivers all those classic dark berry flavours with a touch of spice and nicely structured tannins. A great choice for anyone who enjoys a full flavoured Australian red, particularly alongside a good meal.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Blackcurrant, ripe blackberry and dark plum, with hints of cedar, spice and subtle earthy notes.

Palate: Generous dark berry flavours with layers of black cherry, plum and savoury spice. Smooth, well integrated tannins provide structure without overpowering the fruit.

Finish: Lingering dark fruit, gentle spice and a satisfying, balanced finish.

Halliday Wine Companion - 91 Points

The name is a tribute to the regional orchards that yielded to grape growing, with a single stand of almond trees along this block’s fence line. Varietally on song, this flexes with generosity, filling the mid palate with blackberries, blackcurrants and wild raspberry, fringed with cedar and hedgerow. It’s a nice wine, everything in place, flowing with ease, tannins tightening agreeably. Marcus Ellis

Serving Suggestions

A terrific match for roast lamb, grilled ribeye steak, slow cooked beef cheeks or a hearty mushroom pasta. Equally enjoyable with mature cheddar or a relaxed weekend barbecue.

About The Winery

Maxwell Wines is a family owned winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, a region celebrated for producing richly flavoured Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Established by the Maxwell family, the winery has built a strong reputation for expressive McLaren Vale wines that combine generous fruit character with balance and regional personality.

The Orchard Cabernet Sauvignon reflects this approachable style, offering the richness McLaren Vale Cabernet is known for while remaining wonderfully enjoyable at the dinner table.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its generous fruit and approachable character, or cellar over the next 3 to 5 years to allow additional savoury complexity to develop.

Details

Producer: Maxwell Wines
Vintage: 2023
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia
Country: Australia
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Body: Full Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Wine Style: Rich & Full Bodied Red