TASTING NOTES FOR Trentham River Retreat Cabernet Sauvignon Murray Darling New South Wales 2021

🍷 Appearance
Deep purple with a rich crimson hue. Bright and youthful, showing good depth of colour.

👃 Aromas
Classic Cabernet expression. Blackcurrant and dark berries lead, with hints of licorice and subtle herbal lift.
There’s a touch of cedar and mint adding a gentle regional character.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and fruit-driven.
Sweet dark berries, plum and blackcurrant flow across the palate, supported by soft oak and a light savoury edge.
Balanced and approachable, with a smooth, generous profile.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Soft and rounded with gentle tannins.
The finish is clean and satisfying, showing lingering dark fruit and subtle spice with easy drinkability.

🍇 Overall Style
An easy-drinking Australian Cabernet Sauvignon—soft, fruit-forward and approachable.
Built for immediate enjoyment, with classic varietal character delivered in a smooth, everyday style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with burgers, grilled meats, roast chicken or casual barbecue dishes. Also great with pizza and everyday meals.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A cracking everyday Cabernet—smooth, generous and great value.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want reliable, crowd-pleasing flavour without overthinking it.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷