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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia

( £15.99 down to £11.99, 14%, Waitrose )

Australian Shiraz tends to get a lot more attention than Australian Cabernet Sauvignon, but at its best, the latter is more than a match for the former. This one from the Bordeaux varieties-focused region of Coonawarra is delicious, showing subtle use of oak from winemaker, Sue Hodder, lovely blackcurrant purity, appealing vanilla spice and fine-grained tannins. Long on the palate, this will reward further cellaring. 

BuyDrinking window: 2013-20Similar Wines: £10-£20, 91-95, Australia, Red, Cabernet Sauvignon