2018 Rymill Maturation Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra

Rymill Maturation Release Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra is a richly structured, cellar-aged red that showcases the finesse and ageing potential of Cabernet grown on the region’s famed terra rossa soils. This wine is a rare offering—released only after careful maturation in bottle—allowing the complex layers of fruit, oak, and tannin to knit together in perfect harmony before it even reaches your glass.

Rymill Coonawarra has a long and proud history in the heart of this classic South Australian wine region. Founded by Peter Rymill, a direct descendant of John Riddoch (the pioneer of Coonawarra’s wine industry), the estate continues to produce wines with a strong sense of place, precision, and longevity. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is a regional flagship, and the Maturation Release is selected from top parcels and given extended cellaring before release to show the variety in its most composed and complete form.

In the glass, this wine offers aromas of cassis, black cherry, tobacco, cedar, and subtle earthy notes. The palate is full bodied yet balanced, with mature tannins, integrated oak, and layers of dark fruit, mint, and dried herbs. Time in bottle has softened the wine beautifully, allowing secondary notes of leather and graphite to emerge while retaining freshness and drive. It’s polished, savoury, and long—everything you want from aged Coonawarra Cabernet.

Ideal with lamb roast, beef Wellington, or aged cheddar, Rymill’s Maturation Release Cabernet is a rare opportunity to enjoy a beautifully cellared wine straight from the winery. It’s ready now but will continue to evolve gracefully.