2022 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

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Overview

The 2022 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon is a high-altitude Pyrenees red from one of Victoria's most iconic estates. Harvested from the original contour and front gate vineyards on the Dalwhinnie estate, this Cabernet combines cassis, structure and savoury detail with the long-lived elegance expected from Moonambel.

Vintage & Winemaking

Dalwhinnie sits high in the Pyrenees at 595 metres above sea level, in a natural amphitheatre of ancient soils. The estate is known for cool nights, non-irrigated vineyards and Cabernet Sauvignon that ages with remarkable grace.

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from the original contour and front gate vineyard on the Dalwhinnie estate. It was open-top fermented and then pressed directly to French oak barriques for 20 months' maturation.

Product Highlights

• Estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Dalwhinnie's Moonambel vineyard.
• 96 points from Halliday Wine Companion.
• Harvested from the original contour and front gate vineyard sites.
• Open-top fermented and matured for 20 months in French oak barriques.
• Long drinking window from 2027 to 2033.

Critic Scores & Reviews

96 Points - Halliday Wine Companion
"Beautifully proportioned, cleansing, savoury and structural, with impressive length and a long life ahead." Toni Paterson. Published 04 August 2025.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Elegant cassis notes alongside attractive flecks of crushed herbs.

Palate

Bright and complete, with ripe graphite-like tannins seamlessly integrated into the body of the wine.

Finish

Savoury, structural and beautifully proportioned, with impressive length and strong ageing potential.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with beef and venison, especially grilled steak, roast beef, lamb cutlets and slow-braised red meat dishes.

Cellaring Potential

Drink from 2027 to 2033.

About Dalwhinnie

Dalwhinnie is one of Victoria's most iconic wine producers, set high in the Pyrenees near Moonambel. Established in 1976, the estate sits at 595 metres above sea level and is known for brooding yet elegant Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from a remote, cool-climate vineyard amphitheatre.

Specifications

• Producer: Dalwhinnie Wines
• Vintage: 2022
• Country: Australia
• Region: Pyrenees, Victoria
• Appellation: Moonambel
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Wine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense
• Alcohol: 14.5%
• Closure: Screwcap
• Bottle Size: 750ml