Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Cabernet Sauvignon 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Blackcurrant & dried herbs

This is Cabernet Sauvignon in a fresher, cooler-climate mode: dark berry fruit, a leafy dried-herb lift, and silky tannins that keep it smooth rather than stern. Expect blackcurrant and blueberry up front, then a savoury, medium-bodied palate that finishes dry and quietly satisfying.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• From the cooler reaches of NSW’s Central Ranges
• Blackcurrant and blueberry with varietal dried-herb aromas
• Medium-bodied, savoury and easy to pair with dinner
• Silky tannins for a smooth, food-friendly finish

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Dark berry fruit leads—blackcurrant and blueberry—followed by classic Cabernet savouriness: dried herbs and a gentle leafy edge. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, finishing dry with silky tannins that make it very easy to drink (and even easier with food).

Winemaking

Made in a bright, medium-bodied style that keeps the fruit clear and the tannins polished. The cooler Central Ranges setting helps hold onto freshness, balancing Cabernet’s natural structure.

Vineyard & Vintage

From the cooler reaches of NSW’s Central Ranges, where warm days build flavour and cool nights help preserve lift and savoury detail—ideal for Cabernet that feels fresh rather than heavy.

Why We Love It

Because it’s Cabernet you can open on a weeknight: dark fruit, a savoury herbal edge, and tannins that feel silky rather than drying. It’s also a brilliant Cheese Board Match when you want a red that won’t steamroll your food.

Food Pairing

Cabernet loves anything grilled, slow-roasted or tomato-based. Think lamb chops, charred veg, beef ragu or a cheddar-forward cheese board.

Try matching this wine with →

• Grilled lamb chops with garlic and herbs — Find a Recipe
• Beef ragu (or mushroom ragu) — Find a Recipe
• Classic lasagne — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

A cosy night in with something slow-cooked, a big bowl of pasta, or a simple cheese board that magically becomes dinner.

Cellaring

Enjoy now for vibrant fruit and smooth tannins, or cellar for 3–6 years for more savoury complexity.

Producer

Tamburlaine has been making wine since 1966 and began converting vineyards to organic production in 1998. With vineyards across the Hunter Valley and the high-altitude Orange/Central Ranges region, they’re known for clean, modern organic wines that keep freshness and drinkability front and centre.

Related Wines To Try →

More Cabernet-friendly picks (including a great option from another producer):

• Brooding and plush with blackcurrant, cedar and a chocolate edge — Angove Naturalis Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
• Dark fruits with fine-grained tannins and gentle French oak — Miracle On The Wire Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• Soft, dark-fruited and dinner-friendly — Tamburlaine Organic Merlot 2023

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?

Blackcurrant and blueberry fruit with classic Cabernet savouriness—dried herbs and a gentle leafy edge. It finishes dry and medium-bodied with silky tannins.

Is it a big, heavy Cabernet?

No—this is a medium-bodied, cooler-climate style. It’s structured, but the tannins feel smooth and polished rather than bulky or drying.

What food pairs best?

Grilled lamb, roast veg, beef ragu, and tomato-based pastas are all great matches. It’s also excellent with mature cheddar or hard cheeses.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes—certified organic and vegan-suitable.

Does it contain preservatives (sulphites)?

This wine isn’t sold as preservative-free. Like most wines, it may contain naturally occurring sulphites and can have standard sulphite management for stability. Learn more about preservative in wine

How should I serve it?

Serve at 16–18°C. If it’s warm, a 10-minute chill helps it feel fresher and more balanced.

Can I cellar it?

Yes—enjoy now or cellar for around 3–6 years for more savoury complexity.

Who will love this wine?

If you like medium-bodied reds with dark fruit and a savoury herbal edge (and you want tannins that feel silky, not harsh), this is your kind of Cabernet.

(SKU: TM_Cab_CV)