This wine is a luminous dark red with lifted varietal aromatics of cassis, dark chocolate and tobacco leaf on the nose along with some oaky notes. The palate is generous with fruit showing mocha and blackberry with a firm, fine tannin structure.  This wine has been crafted to show the purity and power of Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a wine of refinement, style and fruit power to be enjoyed at the time of release but will also repay medium term cellaring. Houghton Premium Cabernet Sauvignon would pair well with slow cooked lamb or grilled steak.