Lindemans Bin 45 Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl

Dark fruit, proper structure, zero drama. Lindeman’s Bin 45 is an Australian Cabernet Sauvignon that leans into what you actually want from Cab, blackcurrant, plum, and that savoury, dinner-ready grip that makes food taste better.

This is a dry, full-bodied red wine made for people who like their reds with shoulders. Not fussy. Not delicate. Just solid Cabernet character you can count on.

• Appearance: Deep ruby, edging into garnet.
• Nose: Blackcurrant and ripe plum first, then a little cedar, dried herbs, and a hint of vanilla-like oak.
• Palate: Dark berries up front with firm, mouth-drying tannins that give it that classic Cabernet backbone. Acidity stays bright enough to keep it from feeling heavy.
• Body: Full-bodied.
• Finish: Long and slightly savoury, with cassis and gentle spice lingering after the sip.

Food pairing: Pour it with pepper-crusted steak, a cheeseburger with caramelized onions, or slow-cooked lamb (anything with char, fat, or gravy loves this wine back).

When to open it? Weeknight dinners that need a boost, backyard BBQs, or when you’re bringing a red and don’t want to overthink it. Cabernet Sauvignon is also one of the easiest “next steps” wines, if you’ve been living on Shiraz and want something a bit more structured and savoury, this is a great lane change.

Want an easy serve? Give it 10 minutes in the glass (or a quick splash in a decanter) and it’ll soften up and smell way more expressive.

Fun Fact: Lindeman’s is one of Australia’s most recognisable wine names, it started in 1843, long before “Bin numbers” became a thing people argued about at dinner parties.