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Buy Cabernet Sauvignon online in Australia at Whisky Wine Sake. The world's most planted red grape earns its crown with structure, longevity and unmistakable character — blackcurrant, cedar, dried herbs and firm, age-worthy tannins, from Coonawarra and Margaret River benchmarks to classic Bordeaux.
Australia's Cabernet heartlands
Coonawarra is the reference point — a narrow strip of terra rossa soil over limestone that produces Cabernet of piercing blackcurrant purity with a signature eucalypt-mint lift. Margaret River is its great rival: maritime, graceful, more Bordeaux-like, with fine gravelly tannins and effortless balance. The Yarra Valley and Clare Valley add their own accents, while over the water, Bordeaux's left bank remains the grape's spiritual home. Cabernet also blends brilliantly — with Merlot for flesh, or in the great Australian Cabernet-Shiraz partnership you'll find in our red blends.
Drinking Cabernet well
This is a structured wine that rewards a little patience: give young bottles thirty minutes in a decanter, serve at 16–18°C, and put fat and protein on the table — tannin was made for steak, slow-roasted lamb and aged cheddar. Quality Cabernet is also one of the safest cellaring bets in wine; good Coonawarra and Margaret River examples routinely improve for one to two decades. Prefer something plusher right now? Compare with our Shiraz or softer Merlot collections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
Blackcurrant (cassis) first, then black cherry, cedar, tobacco leaf and dried herbs, wrapped in firm tannins and fresh acidity. Australian styles add ripe fruit generosity; Margaret River leans elegant, Coonawarra minty and precise.
Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz — what's the difference?
Shiraz is rounder, riper and spicier; Cabernet is more structured, savoury and linear. If Shiraz is a warm hug, Cabernet is a firm handshake — and the classic Aussie blend of the two gives you both.
Should I decant Cabernet Sauvignon?
Young Cabernet, absolutely — 30–60 minutes softens the tannin considerably. Older bottles just need careful pouring to leave sediment behind.
How long can Cabernet age?
Entry-level wines are best within five years, but well-made Coonawarra, Margaret River and Bordeaux Cabernet will reward 10–20 years in a cool, dark cellar.
Do you deliver Cabernet Sauvignon across Australia?
Yes — fast, secure delivery Australia-wide, free shipping on NSW orders over $150, and click and collect from our Enmore Road store in Sydney.