Yalumba have some prized Coonawarra holdings. The naming comes from the Menzies Vineyard being in the Inner Sanctum of the Terra Rossa strip. The iconography on the label represents the lauded red dirt that Coonawarra is so famous for. Stainless steel fermentation and maturation. Winemaker is Heather Fraser.

Yalumba, Sanctum, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2023

Deep garnet in colour with a bright edge. Bramble, cassis, blackcurrant juice, blueberry muffin, Easter egg chocolate, vanilla bean and a little ferrous dried blood. Fresh, ripe and fruit focused. The tannins impeccable (considering no oak work), firm and velvety. There’s a juiciness with a neat umami balance. Serve with a big plate of flank steak, South American style.

RRP: $28
Alc: 13%
Rating: 93/100

Wine sample courtesy of Yalumba