Barossa

Idle Hill Growers Series Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

We worked hand in hand with Grant Burge to create an exclusive wine just for you, to stand up to the likes of Corryton Park but at a price that would over deliver. And here we are, we don't think you will find better value in the market today. 

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We worked hand in hand with Grant Burge to create an exclusive wine just for you, to stand up to the likes of Corryton Park but at a price that would over deliver. And here we are, we don't think you will find better value in the market today. 

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Review Score 95Sam Kim 94Review Score 91

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with youthful purple hues. Aromas are classic Cabernet—hints of green tomato leaf, cigar box, eucalypt, and dark fruits. The French oak sits in the background, offering notes of freshly sharpened pencil shavings and a touch of vanilla. Layers of Barossa mettwurst and black olive add complexity. The palate is dense for Cabernet, with a rich expression of blueberries and blackberries. The finish is all fruit, with structural tannins that are present but not drying. Subtle leafy green notes appear on the palate, but the dominant characteristic is sweet, ripe fruit. The tannins take over on the finish, extending into a fine, long conclusion.

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A bottle of 2022 Idle Hill Growers Series Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Red Wine
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  • A bottle of 2022 Idle Hill Growers Series Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Red Wine
mobile^Idle Hill Growers Series Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A bottle of 2022 Idle Hill Growers Series Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Red Wine

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby red with youthful purple hues. Aromas are classic Cabernet—hints of green tomato leaf, cigar box, eucalypt, and dark fruits. The French oak sits in the background, offering notes of freshly sharpened pencil shavings and a touch of vanilla. Layers of Barossa mettwurst and black olive add complexity. The palate is dense for Cabernet, with a rich expression of blueberries and blackberries. The finish is all fruit, with structural tannins that are present but not drying. Subtle leafy green notes appear on the palate, but the dominant characteristic is sweet, ripe fruit. The tannins take over on the finish, extending into a fine, long conclusion.

Product Highlights

Grant Burge has been synonymous with quality Barossa wines for many years, and his ability to source the best fruit from the region ensures the highest quality. The Idle Hill Growers Series is a nod to Burge and his work. His name is now firmly on the label in recognition of his great job sourcing fruit for these superb wines. These wines, exclusive to TWC customers, are a testament to our commitment to bringing you the best. 

Grant takes us to one of the Eden Valley’s latest ripening vineyards here with this complex and powerful Cabernet. Sourced from old-vine fruit at 500m near Williamstown, this Cabernet politely reminds us just how good the Barossa can be for this variety. It’s drenched with blueberries and blackcurrant, peppered with cinnamon, bay leaf and tobacco and finesse with a hint of menthol and peppermint. The oak makes it stand too, having spent a full 18months maturing on the finest new French oak (30%).

Our mantra was to craft a Cabernet that could rival the best of the old Corryton Park label, and here Burge and the team have nailed the brief. There's structure and generous flavour, and the potential to cellar for a solid 5 - 10 years at least. This is as classic as the Barossa gets.

We will leave the last word with Grant, who summed up the calibre of these wines neatly: “I'm really happy with the way these wines have turned out. They look even better now than when we first bottled them. You can see the richness, complexity, structure, and flavour of the wine, hallmarks of the old mature vines that were used to make these Growers Series wines.” Grant Burge, Winemaker

Overall rating: 4.25 / 5 from 16 reviews.

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Idle Hill

"The title of the wine is interesting. There’s nothing idle about this wine. It has complex levels of taste and aroma. It’s a good Cab."

— Mark T. (4/5)

Brilliant. Great value for money

"This is a delicious red. Typical Barossa style. Will refit from cellaring."

— Chris S. (5/5)

Good Quaffing CabSauv

"Having one now with lamb chops. Goes down well, but not a showpony."

— Greg H. (3/5)

Idle hill - shiraz

"Full of body and very drinkable as a quaffing wine but which does enjoy a little age. Fine now though. Great value though nevertheless."

— Peter H. (5/5)

Disappointing

"A very average Cab. Sav."

— Brett R. (2/5)

taste

"good honest red"

— Laurence G. (5/5)

Ron Pike. 0498 090 551

"This is a well aged bold red, just right for drinking now. A great choice to put on the market when you did. I am enjoying every bottle."

— Ron P. (5/5)

Blasphemy

"The standard idle Hill CS is the better wine."

— David G. (3/5)

A Brilliant Barossa Cabernet

"Fine fruit character, depth of flavour, clearly a wine with potential for 5-10 years cellaring. Excellent value."

— Paul I. (5/5)

2022 Idle Hill Growers Barossa Cab Sav

"It is good for a Happy Hour drink but don't think I'd use it to accompany a special dinner."

— Leona P. (3/5)

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