$29.99
Currently unavailableSold at Dynasty Fine Wines, 1463 Malvern Rd, Glen Iris VIC 3146. Stock is counted nightly, so the shelf is sometimes ahead of this page.
About Rueston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
The Rueston Estate Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a deep, brooding ruby-garnet hue that hints at its structured character. On the nose, ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry lead the charge, layered with subtle notes of cedar, crushed violet, and a whisper of graphite minerality. The palate is commanding yet refined — plush tannins frame a core of cassis, black plum, and dried herbs, with a mid-palate richness bolstered by well-integrated French oak. A thread of dark chocolate and tobacco leaf weaves through to the finish, which is long, persistent, and elegantly drying with a final flourish of espresso and warm spice.
Full BodydryServe 17–19°C
- bold
- structured
- tannic
- complex
- elegant
- age-worthy
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- blackcurrant
- dark cherry
- black plum
- crushed violet
- cassis
Secondary
- cedar and French oak
- dark chocolate
- tobacco leaf
- graphite minerality
Finish
The finish is long and structured, lingering with espresso bitterness, warm baking spice, and a satisfying grip of fine-grained tannins.
Food Pairings
- Slow-braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
- Grilled ribeye steak with herb butter
- Aged cheddar and hard cheeses
- Lamb rack with rosemary and garlic
- Wild mushroom risotto
- Dark chocolate and walnut tart
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