Three Pillars The Gourmet Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 South Australia 75cl

The Gourmet is a range from Three Pillars dedicated to food and the shared table. The idea is a set of approachable South Australian wines made to sit easily alongside a meal, rather than bottles to be pored over, and this Cabernet Sauvignon fits that brief.

The wine is pure Cabernet Sauvignon drawn from South Australia, one of the country’s most dependable homes for the grape. The style is open and fruit-led, with just enough structure to stand up to red meat and to carry the classic Cabernet markers of dark fruit and a cedary, minty lift.

As a regional blend from the 2014 vintage, the fruit was picked ripe to give the wine its generous, rounded character. A wine made this way is built for consistency and immediate drinking rather than long cellaring, so it is at its best now.

In the glass expect cassis, blackberry and dark cherry, with a hint of mint and a touch of vanilla from oak. The tannins are soft and the finish smooth and silky. Serve it with grilled steak, roast beef, barbecued meats or a hearty casserole.

For drinkers who like ripe, approachable New World Cabernet with clear fruit and a gentle structure, this is a straightforward, dependable choice for everyday meals.