Intensely complex yet varietal Cabernet with lifted dark fruits of cassis, blackberry and blueberry integrated with nuances of spearmint , spice, mocha and cashew. On the palate the wine displays good acidity, exceptional fruit weight and structural velvety tannins.

FOOD SUGGESTION: Lamb backstrap with minted pea puree and Cabernet Jus. For a more peculiar pairing try our suggestion of churros or chocolate brownies.
CELLARING: 7-15 years
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 15-18 ̊C
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
95pts, GOLD ~ 2021 Single Vineyard Wine Show
BRONZE ~ 2021 Adelaide Hills Wine Show
BRONZE ~ 2022 Halliday Cabernet and Chardonnay Challenge

93pts; “Great to see Chain of Ponds are persevering with Cabernet Sauvignon in the Adelaide Hills, although many of their neighbours have pulled it out long ago as it is not easy to get right in every vintage. But no such problem with the warm 2019 vintage which has crafted a wine with more than a nod to Coonawarra thanks to its leafy, choc-mint and cassis aromas with a dusting of dried herbs. It’s then quite elegant and balanced on the palate with more leafy dark fruits well supported by fresh acidity and supple tannins. It’s a very strong example of Adelaide Hills Cabernet from a good vintage. Enjoy with a hearty vegetable pie.” ~ Angus Hughson, Wine Pilot