2021 Cabernet Shiraz

A signature blend of Australia created in tribute to my grandfather, Herb Loxton, who sold his grapes to a local winery that made this belnd in the 1970's. The Cabernet Shiraz has been a Loxton Cellars favorite since the first version in 2005. For the 2021 version, the Cabernet component is 76% of the wine and the Shiraz is 24%. Tasted from barrel, the wine has great color, some of the mulberry fruit of Cabernet which dominates at the moment, while the palate shows some elegance and medium plus body with oak influence that adds to the excellent tannin structure. There is nice fruit sweetness and I expect this wine to be ready to drink in 12 months, but will also reward with time in the cellar. Richer and rounder than a pure Cabernet, have with a steak now or cellar for another 5-8 years.