The Old Dairy Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Old Dairy range by Scotchmans Hill pays homage to the estate's rich agricultural heritage on the Bellarine Peninsula, taking its name from the historic 19th-century dairy building that still stands on the property today. While the estate is widely celebrated for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this Cabernet Sauvignon represents an approachable, fruit-forward expression of the variety sourced from select vineyards in Victoria. It captures the classic structural elements of Cabernet—dark blackcurrant fruit, subtle herbaceous undertones, and fine-grained tannins—while maintaining a soft, early-drinking appeal shaped by Victoria's diverse maritime and continental influences.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon