Moonstruck Cabernet Sauvignon Durif
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Moonstruck series by McPherson Wines pays homage to the magic of the night harvest under the Australian sky, where cool evening temperatures help preserve the natural acidity and bright fruit profiles of the grapes. This distinctive blend marries the structured elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon with the robust, ink-dark intensity of Durif, also known as Petite Sirah. Sourced from select vineyards across South Eastern Australia, the wine undergoes careful fermentation to balance Cabernet's classic blackcurrant and subtle herbal notes with the powerful dark plum, spice, and chewy tannins characteristic of Durif. It represents a harmonious and deeply flavorful expression of contemporary Australian winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1993 by Andrew McPherson, continuing a family winemaking legacy begun in 1968, McPherson Wines is rooted in the picturesque Central Victoria region near Nagambie, Australia. Backed by generations of viticultural dedication, the estate combines state-of-the-art winemaking facilities with sustainably farmed vineyards across the Murray Darling and Goulburn Valley regions. The winery focuses on crafting vibrant, food-friendly, and expressive wines that highlight genuine regional character and accessible quality. McPherson is particularly celebrated for its diverse portfolio spanning elegant Shiraz and rich Cabernet Sauvignon to crisp Chardonnay, aromatic Rhône blends, and fresh Mediterranean varietals.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Durif
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%