2022 Teusner The Gentleman Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley

A deep crimson, cassis-rich Barossa cabernet sauvignon with thick-shouldered blackberry and black cherry fruits that presents great value for money and plush varietal drinking. Not much on the herbaceous side here. It's more a slow-moving freight train of cassis and kirsch, packed with spice, licorice and subtle dried herb and cedar notes, with a sense of freshness and a cloud of powdery tannins on the way out.

92 points Special Value Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au

Barossa Shiraz holds uber celebrity status, meaning Cabernet Sauvignon is often overlooked. Hugely underrated, there's a stack I’d be happy to put on the tasting bench for the challenge. Gentleman leads the way with structural power and fruit elegance. Seems the critics agree with each vintage scoring highly.

"The colour is a deep crimson-purple, and the volume of cassis/blackcurrant fruit is very impressive. While it is powerful, the edges have been skilfully honed and smoothed, making the wine an each way proposition - now or much later.

Approximately 70% of this wine originates from David Forrest’s vineyard high up in the Eden Valley. At around 400 metres above sea level, one of the highest points in the Barossa region, this vineyard produces truly exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.

The colour is a deep crimson-purple, and the volume of cassis/blackcurrant fruit is very impressive. While it is powerful, the edges have been skilfully honed and smoothed, making the wine an each way proposition – now or much later.