Shinas Estate Verdict Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a bold and exclusive wine, with only a select few lucky enough to taste it. Following in the footsteps of its siblings—the Guilty and the Innocent—this Cabernet delivers a powerful statement. The jury’s decision? The Verdict is in.

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The results are in and the Verdict (Cabernet Sauvignon) has been delivered. Like the Guilty and the Innocent, only a lucky few will ever get to taste it.

The jury is no longer out the Verdict is in.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.7% ABV
Closure: Not confirmed
Harvest: 2022
Oak: 24 months in used 300L French and American oak barrels
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Farming: Conventional viticulture; specific certification not confirmed
Vineyard Area: Single vineyard in Adelaide Hills, South Australia; 15-year-old vines, primarily sandy loam soils
Harvest: Picked at optimum flavour ripeness; exact harvest dates not confirmed
Vinification: Grapes gently crushed and 100% destemmed, then fermented with inoculated yeast in open-top stainless steel tanks. Approximately 21 days of skin contact before pressing. Aged for 24 months in used oak barrels, then blended, fined, filtered and bottled with sulphur.
Winemaker: George Shinas
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 30–60 minutes
Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye steak, roast beef, slow-braised lamb, venison, hearty beef stew and mature cheddar.