Cabernet

Crafted from premium fruit grown just outside Young and Boorowa in the renowned Hilltops region, the 2022 Cabernet Malbec is a classic blend that beautifully showcases the power and elegance of these two iconic varieties. Produced in a cooler vintage within this cool-climate region, the wine displays a deep ruby colour with vibrant purple hues and opens with an expressive bouquet of blackcurrant, ripe plum and blueberry, layered with subtle hints of capsicum, mint and delicate floral notes. French oak maturation adds further complexity, bringing refined characters of vanilla, cedar and gentle spice.

Rich yet beautifully balanced, the palate delivers a medium to full-bodied expression with generous dark berry fruit, touches of blackcurrant leaf and a plush, velvety mouthfeel. The Cabernet provides structure and fine tannin grip, while the Malbec contributes softness and depth, creating a harmonious and elegant wine with vibrant natural acidity and excellent ageing potential. The finish is long and lingering, with notes of dark chocolate and espresso complementing the wine’s rich fruit profile. A superb example of Hilltops winemaking, this Cabernet Malbec is equally suited to immediate enjoyment or careful cellaring over the years ahead.

Awards

93 Points - Halliday Wine Companion, Toni Paterson

"A cool-climate blend that expertly melds richness and freshness. The wine draws you in with its fragrance of freshly crushed sage and hints of nasturtium. The redcurrant and dark cherry fruit have beautiful clarity and intensity, propped up with lively acidity and seamless tannin. The wine finishes with freshness rather than sweet fruit on the back palate, giving it somewhat of a Euro-flair."

The harmonious marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from two iconic New South Wales regions.

This 2022 vintage presents a deep ruby red with crimson highlights, offering an enticing aromatic profile of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, cassis, and subtle hints of tobacco and mint.

On the palate, the medium-full bodied blend delivers rich dark fruit flavours with well-integrated tannins and the Hunter Valley's signature lively acidity, finishing with lingering fruit and oak nuances. Versatile and food-friendly, this wine pairs beautifully with grilled steak, roasted lamb, rich stews, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.

The balanced structure and complexity make it an excellent choice for those seeking a well-rounded red blend that captures the unique terroir of the Hunter Valley, with potential for modest aging as the flavours evolve and integrate over time.

The current vintage Tasting Note can be found Here.

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Nurtured in healthy red soils, is a wine that beautifully encapsulates the essence of its terroir and the characteristics of its vintage. The healthy red soils, known for their fertility and ability to provide excellent drainage, have contributed to the wine's distinctive profile.

A deep and vibrant crimson colour, hinting at the richness and concentration that the healthy red soils can bring to the grapes. The 2021 vintage, was marked by its own climatic conditions, superior to 2020. This has contributed to the wine's color intensity and overall structure.

On the nose, this Cabernet Sauvignon offer an inviting bouquet of aromas that are emblematic of the grape variety. Expect to find blackcurrant, dark cherry, and possibly plum notes, reflecting the ripe fruit that the healthy red soils have helped nurture. Alongside the fruit, there are subtle spices, and cedar adding layers of complexity to the aromatic profile.

The healthy red soils' influence on the grapes would likely translate into a wine with well-defined tannins, providing a firm but not overpowering backbone. The 2021 vintage's conditions have allowed the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness, resulting in a seamless integration of fruit flavours and acidity.

The fruit-forward nature of the wine shines through on the palate, with the blackcurrant and dark cherry notes taking centre stage. The richness and depth of the healthy red soils lends a certain weight to the wine's body, contributing to a satisfying mouthfeel.

A delightful piece of Hunter Valley history. One of the most remarkable and memorable vintages of the last quarter century.

Blackberry and jubey raspberry, cedar and tobacco, a pleasant earthiness and violet perfume. It’s medium to full-bodied, firm grainy almost gravelly tannin, something like iodine in there too, and a firm and slightly hard finish, tannin gripping as it goes.

Alcohol : 13.8%

Price : $120

Closure : Screwcap

Drink : Now – 2030+

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Awards Won

95 Points - 2025 Halliday Companion 

Gold - NSW Wines Awards               

92 Points - The Wine Front  

Bronze - Small Winemaker Show 

The Sweetwater Estate Cabernet blocks grown on the red clay loam over weathered limestone were picked in late February. The cool 2022 vintage resulted in beautifully ripe and pristine fruit. Deep red with blackberry, sage and cassis aromas and a fleshy palate with fine grained tannins.