An enigma because varieties like Cabernet and Riesling express themselves in ways not previously seen. Both are varieties associated with cooler regions and this is puzzling as Clare is far north. The key is the altitude. Famous also for Shiraz.
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Dolans, Sobels & Hope ‘Squatters Three’ Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
$13.80This Cabernet is part of the five star red haul that we purchased over 2024. The Cabernet is made in the manner of the Leasingham Bin 56 of the 1970s-1980s.
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The Regions Clare Valley Shiraz 2022
$13.60Please return to the Clare Valley as the wine flavours are magnificent. Its Way up North yet the wines have intriguing cool climate minty flavours simply delicious. Another district that will one day have global fame. What Australia has that other continents do not is a sudden burst of hot weather that puts the ‘icing’ on the flavours.
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GH63 WIBS Winemakers Individual Barrel Selection Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 15%
$14.50Selected from a standout barrel set aside by the winemaker, this bottling shows the powerful side of Barossa Cabernet. Treated in the same way as Shiraz, the result is a wine that is Barossa first and Cabernet second. Rich, full and a reminder that this variety thrives just as impressively in warmer districts.
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Oakley Adams Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
$13.50Clare Valley Cabernet is a hidden gem. Born in Bordeaux, this variety has adapted to Clare’s unusual climate, producing wines with rare elegance and intrigue. Oakley Adams captures that beauty – sourced from a five-star winery and preserved by Glug for true wine discoverers.
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Square Mile Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
$14.50A classic Clare Valley Cabernet showing the region’s hallmark balance, structure and drinkability. Purchased from barrel and further matured before bottling in early 2026, this is honest, varietal Cabernet offering excellent everyday value at its regular $14.50 price.
