Skillogalee 2016 The Cabernets, $34.50
Basket-pressing a wine in the old-fashioned way is an absolute labour of love for a winemaker but the reward is a beautifully gentle wine with elegance and finesse. Skillogalee is a small family-run winery in the Clare Valley where Dave Palmer puts in the hard yards to achieve such stunning results as this knockout blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. With smooth tannins, enticing aromas and gorgeous sweet fruit (think plum pudding and chocolate), this is one very classy red.
