Rawson's Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and vibrant, typically within 1 to 4 years from vintage.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled beef burgers, roasted lamb chops, or medium-aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the historic stone cottage built in 1845 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold at the Magill Estate, Rawson's Retreat was introduced to present an approachable, fruit-forward style that honors the family's pioneering roots. Sourced from select vineyards across South Eastern Australia, this Cabernet Sauvignon represents the classic Australian art of multi-regional blending. It is crafted to showcase the bright, juicy characteristics of the variety—bursting with dark plums, cassis, and gentle leafy notes—complemented by subtle oak maturation. This wine offers an inviting gateway to the region's winemaking philosophy, emphasizing immediate drinkability, soft tannins, and fresh varietal expression.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 ABV
13.5% - 14%