19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl

Dark fruit, firm tannins, and a little troublemaker energy, this Australian Cabernet Sauvignon is built for people who like their red wine bold and unapologetic.

If you’ve been living on Shiraz or defaulting to “whatever red,” Cabernet Sauvignon is the next smart move. It keeps the richness you want, but adds that classic Cabernet structure, meaning more grip, more savoury depth, and a finish that actually hangs around.

In the glass, expect a deep ruby colour that looks like it means business. The nose goes straight for ripe black fruit, then brings in vanilla and toast from oak, the stuff that makes this feel cosy and grown-up without getting weird or fussy.

• Appearance: Deep ruby, clear and inky at the core
• Nose: Blackcurrant, plum, a little cedar, plus vanilla and toasted oak
• Palate: Dry and full-bodied, with dark berry fruit up front and firm, grippy tannins that give it backbone
• Body: Full
• Finish: Long, savoury-leaning, with lingering black fruit and oak spice

Food pairing: This is made for grilled ribeye, lamb chops with rosemary, or a proper cheeseburger with aged cheddar (yes, seriously).

When to open it? Anytime you want the “red wine” at dinner to feel intentional. Pour it for a weeknight roast chicken if you want to level up, or bring it to a braai when you don’t want your bottle to disappear next to the smoke and char.

If you already like Malbec, this gives you a similar dark-fruit vibe, but with more structure and a slightly more savoury edge. If you’re a Shiraz person, think of this as the sturdier, more leather-jacket cousin.

It’s also a solid bottle to keep in your rotation because Cabernet is a crowd-pleaser that still feels like you’ve got taste. Pop it open, give it a few minutes in the glass, and it starts showing more layers.

Fun Fact: 19 Crimes is inspired by the real 18th and 19th century British “crimes” that could get you banished to Australia, the label’s whole vibe is a wink to those rebellious origin stories.