Mt Bera’s 157ha of lush hills and valley have evolved from an 1851 commercial orchard to the biodynamically grown vineyards of today. The 1990s marked the beginning of how the Horner family’s passion shaped Mt Bera’s identity, producing wines of elegance, purity and a true expression of its source.

A mellow, well-balanced, fuller-flavoured red wine of intense blackcurrant, cassis, chocolate and sweet spice profile. Richness is a byword here, so too density. Tannins are robust and shape the wine well, drawing flavours long. Oak seasoning is distinct, perhaps a little too overt, so you have to step up to that mark, but in that sweetness and spice, good ballasts of dense fruit character to make things work. Bold, brassy, robust red.

Yes we are pure Cabernet territory, no mistaking that on the nose and nor should we. Here you'll find cassis, squished mulberries and poppy seed. Its dark spices provide a plethora of intrigue. Some pencil lead and cold tea tannins, it's really quite straight down the line with fruit the focus and tight knit tannins ensuring it stands tall and mighty. This will age well and those cardamom and nigella seeds heighten overtime. Lots of character and built for another 8-10 years in the cellar. If you are opening it anytime soon, go with a pepper crusted steak, something with some bite and good flavour chew. A stoic wine. Drink to: 2025-2035; Price: $75.00; Rating: 95 Points; Shanteh Wale

A supremely elegant and stylish Adelaide Hills Cabernet showing varietal integrity and regionality. Leafy and black olive notes on the nose with blackcurrant and dark plummy characters. The palate has a firmness, yet the fleshy fruit provides a pleasing supple generosity. Slightly chalky tannins and neatly balanced oak hold it all together. Drink to: 2025-2035; Price: $75.00; Rating: 94 Points; Ray Jordan