Casillero del Diablo Devil’s Carnaval Spectacular Cabernet 75cl

Bold Cabernet vibes, no pretending. This Devil’s Carnaval Spectacular Cabernet brings ripe dark fruit, a little spice, and that confident Cabernet structure that makes weeknight food taste like a plan.

• Appearance: Deep ruby with a dark core, looks rich in the glass with slow legs.
• Nose: Blackcurrant, plum jam, a touch of vanilla, cocoa, and a whiff of cedar.
• Taste: Black cherry and cassis up front, then baking spice and chocolate, with firm tannins that keep it punchy instead of flabby.
• Body: Full-bodied, with enough weight to stand up to big flavours.
• Finish: Long and dry, hanging onto dark fruit and a lightly toasty note.

If you’re bored of red wines that disappear the second you take a bite of food, this is your fix. Cabernet Sauvignon brings the grip, so your palate stays awake through fatty meats, cheesy pastas, and anything off a grill. It’s the kind of red that makes you reach for another slice, not another explanation.

What makes this style so satisfying is the layering. You get the juicy fruit first, then the savoury edges, then that dry, structured finish that feels grown-up without feeling fussy. It’s an easy “open it and let it roll” bottle, but there’s enough going on to keep you sniffing the glass between bites.

Australian red wine drinkers tend to like flavour that shows up on time, and this Cabernet does exactly that. It leans into ripe fruit and warm spice, with a steady tannin frame that keeps it from turning into grape juice with opinions.

Pair it with anything that’s got char, salt, or sauce. Steak night, smash burgers, pepperoni pizza, BBQ chicken, mushroom pasta, even a lentil shepherd’s pie, it’s a sturdy crowd-pleaser that doesn’t fade into the background.

Want the quick takeaway? This is a bold, dark-fruited Cabernet with a cocoa-spice edge and a dry finish, built for food and good hangs, not quiet contemplation.

Fun Fact: Casillero del Diablo’s legend comes from a real cellar, the winery spread rumours the devil lived there to stop people stealing their wines.