2023 Myra Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

South Australia’s Limestone Coast is justifiably famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Our soils and climate offer the perfect vintage conditions that suit this late-ripening classic variety.

Myra shows what Padthaway can do with Cabernet. She is mid red in colour, and has what we all expect: a classic Cabernet nose of what the French call cassis and plums, with hints of mint and eucalypt. The early palate is gentle, before the varietal Cabernet fruit gets into the picture, and suddenly it oozes plum, cassis and soy, before subtle oak and dry tannins provide admirable length and persistence.

A few years in the cellar will reward the patient, and we suggest that you drink the Myra with a classic French provincial dish such as Pot au feu or Cassoulet. Or do what boat-loads of Bordeaux have done for years—cross the Channel and enjoy it with roast beef and horseradish. The Yorkshire pudding is optional...