The Grapes

The 2018 vintage was one of the most unusual with very low winter rain, frost free spring, excellent fruit set and good rains up to December then very dry till harvest. The conditions provide a record crop set, slow ripening conditions due to the lack of rain, which meant harvest was late – mid of April. Quality did not suffer and resulted in a record high quality vintage.

2018 vintage for Cabernet sauvignon was a standout out, and the wines show it – delicious, perfectly balanced wines

The Wine

The wine shows the deep red hue typical of Cabernet from the Canberra District, with a rich berry and spicy bouquet. Two + years maturation in French oak of varying age up to 4 years has created an outstanding wine of soft tannins, rich dark fruit and cherry palate with a sweet oak finish. Enjoy now or cellar to 2030.

Serve with

Helm Cabernet Sauvignon’s complement a wide range of red meat dishes, as well as duck and pork.

Cellar for

Enjoy now or cellar to 2030

Helm Wines is committed to providing its customers with wines that are drinking well now but this will still happily cellar for 5-10 years.