I was banging on just last week about the need to drink Redman Cabernets with bottle age. Consider this, a six year old, as prime evidence,

Mid red with minimal signs of age judging by the colour. The nose here is Coonawarra Cabernet to the core – mint, red dust blackberry plus a little leather and horsehair for good measure. The dry, slightly advanced, leathery and savoury palate matches this with more black berry fruit to finish.

Still burly and dry, I like the ageless honesty here – it’s a wine you could imagine wearing a Drizabone. Technically it’s not going to win any show awards, but the chewy and substantial profile will be a Coonawarra lovers dream.

Details: 14.5%, Cork, $41.50

Tasted: May 2015 (sample)
Drink: 2015-2030+
Score: 17.7/20, 92/100
Would I buy it? I’d drink a glass or two.
Buy online: Dan Murphys, Redman website