Matthews Road Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Matthews Road Cabernet Sauvignon by Chateau Tanunda is a tribute to the historic pathways of the Barossa and the diverse terroirs of South Australia. Sourced from select vineyards where the warm Australian sun is tempered by cool evening breezes, this wine showcases the classic structural elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Tanunda, established in 1890, utilizes its deep-rooted heritage to craft a Cabernet that balances rich, dark fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis with subtle leafy notes, mint, and structured tannins. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes preserving the vibrant fruit character while integrating fine oak, resulting in a sophisticated red that honors the pioneering spirit of the Barossa Valley's early settlers.
🍾 About the Producer
Constructed in 1890 from local Bethany bluestone, Château Tanunda stands as an iconic monument to early Australian viticulture. Originally erected to fulfill European wine demand following the phylloxera epidemic, the historic estate fell into disrepair until it was acquired and painstakingly revitalized by John Geber in 1998. Today managed by second-generation custodian Michelle Geber alongside senior winemaker Jeremy Ottawa, the property occupies a prized floor position in the Barossa Valley. The estate oversees deeply rooted vineyard parcels anchored in ancient red-brown clays and loams over limestone, moderated by warm Mediterranean sunshine and cool nocturnal katabatic breezes from the Barossa Ranges. Viticulture emphasizes conservation and environmental certification through Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Winemaking combines basket-pressing and traditional open fermentation with seasoned French and American oak aging. The estate is widely acclaimed for its Old Vine Expressions—including 50, 100, and 150 Year Old Vines Shiraz and Field Blends—alongside the pinnacle Everest Shiraz and benchmark Grand Barossa portfolio.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
14.0-14.5%