Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Cabernet Sauvignon 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Savoury, Herbal & Food-Friendly

Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Cabernet Sauvignon 2025 is a medium-bodied, cool-climate Cabernet from NSW’s Central Ranges. It brings together blackcurrant, blueberry and dark berry fruit with Cabernet’s classic dried-herb lift, then finishes dry, smooth and savoury. The tannins are silky rather than heavy, making this an easy organic red for grilled lamb, tomato pasta, roast vegetables and cheddar.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan suitable
• Crafted by Tamburlaine Organic Wines — one of Australia’s best-known organic wine producers
• Cool-climate Cabernet Sauvignon from NSW’s Central Ranges
• Blackcurrant, blueberry, dried herbs and dark berry fruit
• Medium-bodied, dry and savoury with silky tannins
• 13.5% ABV

Tasting Notes

Blackcurrant, blueberry and dark berry fruit lead the aroma, with mint, dried herbs and a quiet savoury edge bringing true Cabernet character. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with smooth dark fruit, a touch of spice and silky tannins that sit neatly through the finish. It is fresh enough for a weeknight glass and structured enough for dinner.

Winemaking

Made in a clean, modern organic style that keeps Cabernet’s dark fruit and savoury herb detail in balance. The wine is shaped for medium-bodied drinkability, with polished tannins, dry structure and enough oak support to add spice and savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit.

Vineyard & Vintage

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from NSW’s Central Ranges, including the high-altitude Orange region that gives Tamburlaine many of its cooler-climate red wine sites. Warm days help build blackcurrant and dark berry flavour, while cool nights preserve freshness, herbal lift and a more elegant tannin line.

Why We Love It

This is organic Cabernet without the heaviness. It has the classic dark-fruited Cabernet cues — blackcurrant, mint, dried herbs and savoury tannins — but the shape is smooth, medium-bodied and easy to match with food. A smart everyday red for roast vegetables, lamb, pasta and cheese.

Food Pairing

Cabernet loves savoury depth, char, tomato, herbs and protein. This medium-bodied style works beautifully with grilled lamb, rich mushroom dishes, eggplant, tomato-based pasta and cheddar-style cheeses.

Try matching this wine with →

• Grilled lamb chops with garlic and rosemary — Find a Recipe
• Mushroom ragu with pasta or polenta — Find a Recipe
• Eggplant parmigiana with tomato and herbs — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

For the night when dinner is simple but you still want a proper red: pasta on the stove, lamb on the grill, or a cheese board that quietly turns into the main event.

Cellaring

Enjoy now for smooth dark fruit and fresh herbal lift, or cellar for 3–6 years under good storage conditions. With time, the fruit will settle into more savoury cedar, dried herb and earthy Cabernet complexity.

Producer

Tamburlaine Organic Wines was established in 1966 and is based in the Hunter Valley, with vineyards and grape sourcing across Hunter Valley and the high-altitude Orange/Central Ranges region of NSW. Since 1985, Managing Director and Head of Grape and Wine Production Mark Davidson has led the winery with a Contemporary Organics philosophy, focusing on organic farming, cleaner inputs and modern low-impact winemaking. Tamburlaine is widely recognised for approachable certified organic wines, including vegan-friendly, low sulphur and no added sulphur styles.

Related Wines To Try →

More organic Cabernet and dark-fruited reds with structure, savoury detail and dinner-ready tannins:

• Classic organic Cabernet with cassis, cedar and dark fruit — Angove Naturalis Organic Cabernet Sauvignon
• Preservative-free Cabernet with plum, cassis and minty lift — Macaw Creek Preservative Free Cabernet Sauvignon
• Biodynamic McLaren Vale Cabernet with redcurrant, tomato leaf and fine-grained tannins — Paxton Cabernet Sauvignon

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?

It tastes like blackcurrant, blueberry and dark berries, with mint, dried herbs and a savoury Cabernet edge. The palate is medium-bodied and dry, with silky tannins and a smooth, food-friendly finish.

Is this a big, heavy Cabernet?

No, this is a medium-bodied cool-climate Cabernet. It has enough tannin and structure for grilled meats and richer dishes, but the fruit stays fresh and the finish is smooth rather than bulky.

Is it sweet or dry?

This is a dry red wine, with residual sugar listed at approximately 2 g/L. The dark berry fruit gives generosity, while the finish remains savoury and dry.

How tannic is this wine?

The tannins are moderate and silky. They give the wine enough shape for food without becoming harsh or drying.

Is this wine organic and vegan?

Yes, Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Cabernet Sauvignon is certified organic and vegan suitable. It is made by Tamburlaine Organic Wines, one of Australia’s most established organic wine producers.

Does it contain preservatives or sulphites?

This wine is not sold as a No Added Preservative wine. Like most wines, it contains sulphites for stability, with organic wines made to lower permitted sulphur limits than conventional wines.

What food pairs well with this Cabernet?

It pairs well with grilled lamb, beef ragu, tomato-based pasta, roast vegetables, mushroom dishes and mature cheddar. For a vegetarian match, try mushroom ragu, lentil shepherd’s pie or eggplant parmigiana.

How should I serve it?

Serve at 16–18°C in a red wine glass. A 10–15 minute chill is useful on warm days, and a short 20-minute decant will soften the tannins and open the dark fruit.

Can this wine be cellared?

Yes, it can be enjoyed now or cellared for 3–6 years. Drink young for blueberry and blackcurrant brightness, or cellar for more savoury, cedar and dried-herb development.

Who will love this wine?

This is for drinkers who enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, herbs and smooth tannins, but not too much weight. If you like Margaret River Cabernet, cool-climate Cabernet or savoury organic reds, this will sit comfortably in your glass.

Is this wine keto friendly?

It is a dry red with less than 1 g sugar per 100 mL, making it a better fit for low-sugar preferences than sweeter wine styles. Standard alcohol calories still apply, with total calories listed at 78 per 100 mL.

(SKU: TM_Cab_CV)