TASTING NOTES FOR Beach Hut Cabernet Merlot South Eastern Australia 2024
🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with vibrant crimson hues and subtle purple highlights, displaying excellent colour concentration and brilliant clarity. A rich and inviting appearance reflecting the wine’s youthful freshness, generous fruit character and appealing Cabernet Merlot style.
👃 Aromas
An expressive and inviting bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, black cherry and juicy blackberry, complemented by delicate notes of cedarwood, dark chocolate and subtle vanilla. Gentle hints of dried herbs, mocha and warm spice contribute additional aromatic complexity, creating a beautifully balanced and appealing bouquet that combines the distinctive characters of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
👅 Palate
Rich, smooth and generously flavoured, delivering attractive layers of ripe blackcurrant, dark plum, black cherry and juicy blackberry. The Cabernet Sauvignon contributes classic blackcurrant flavours, structure and depth, while the Merlot provides softness, generous plum fruit and an appealing rounded texture. Fine, supple tannins and balanced natural acidity create a harmonious palate, complemented by subtle notes of dark chocolate, cedarwood and gentle savoury spice.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth, velvety and beautifully rounded, with soft, fine-grained tannins providing gentle structure and an appealing mouthfeel. The palate displays generous dark fruit flavours and satisfying persistence, finishing with lingering blackcurrant, ripe plum, dark cherry and delicate spice.
🍇 Overall Style
A rich, approachable and beautifully balanced Australian Cabernet Merlot blend, showcasing the complementary qualities of these two classic red grape varieties. The 2024 vintage offers an appealing combination of generous dark berry fruit, subtle savoury complexity, smooth tannins and excellent balance. A versatile and enjoyable red wine from South Eastern Australia, ideally suited to relaxed entertaining, casual dining and everyday drinking.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent accompaniment to roast lamb, grilled beef, barbecued steaks, slow-cooked casseroles and gourmet sausages. Equally enjoyable with wood-fired pizza, rich tomato-based pasta dishes, mushroom risotto, roast pork and mature cheddar cheese. Its generous fruit flavours and approachable tannins make it particularly versatile with a wide range of hearty and savoury dishes.
🥂 BBD Verdict
Beach Hut Cabernet Merlot 2024 is an excellent addition to Better Buy The Dozen’s everyday Australian red wine selection. Rich, smooth and generously flavoured, it delivers attractive blackcurrant and plum flavours, soft tannins and excellent drinking enjoyment. A terrific choice for lovers of traditional Australian red blends, relaxed entertaining, family gatherings or inclusion in a personally selected mixed dozen. A satisfying and versatile Australian red offering generous flavour, excellent balance and outstanding everyday value.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
