2024 Mulline Barrabool Cabernet Sauvignon

Elegant, structured and deeply compelling — Geelong cool-climate Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary precision from the celebrated Barrabool vineyard

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Barrabool, Geelong, VIC

$50 a bottle
Barrabool Cabernet Sauvignon • Mulline • Barrabool • Geelong

"Barrabool — Ben Mullen’s celebrated Geelong Cabernet Sauvignon. 95 points Halliday. Elegant, structured and deeply compelling — cool-climate Cabernet of extraordinary precision at $50."

The Mulline Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of Geelong’s most exciting and innovative producers:

• Nouveau Pinot/Shiraz 2024 — 94pts Halliday. Fresh, vibrant and dangerously drinkable. $40.
• Barrabool Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 — 95pts Halliday. Elegant, structured and deeply compelling. $50.

About Mulline and Barrabool

Mulline is Ben Mullen’s celebrated Geelong label — one of Geelong’s most talented and insightful winemakers, known for an exceptional ability to showcase the unique character of different vineyard sites across this diverse region with precision and elegance. The Barrabool vineyard is one of Ben Mullen’s most prized sites — a named vineyard in the Barrabool area of Geelong, producing Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable quality, structure and distinctive cool-climate character. Geelong’s cool maritime climate, influenced by Port Phillip Bay, moderates temperatures and allows for slow, even ripening that develops extraordinary complexity while maintaining natural acidity.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with purple highlights — excellent concentration and brilliant clarity.

Aroma:
Complex and elegantly expressive with:

• blackcurrant, dark cherry and cassis
• cedar, tobacco and subtle hints of mint and eucalyptus
• integrated French oak contributing vanilla and sweet spice — the cool-climate purity of great Barrabool Cabernet

Geelong Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary aromatic precision — the blackcurrant and cassis character of premium Cabernet beautifully integrated with the cedar and graphite complexity of Ben Mullen’s celebrated cool-climate winemaking.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with exceptional structure and elegance.
Expect layers of:

• ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum
• dark chocolate, cedar and a touch of graphite
• fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity — the cool-climate character of great Geelong Cabernet

Finish:
Long, persistent and complex with lingering dark fruit, subtle oak spice and a mineral edge — exceptional aging potential.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vineyard: Barrabool (single-vineyard)
• Region: Barrabool, Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Mulline
• Winemaker: Ben Mullen
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2034+ (10–15 years)

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye or porterhouse steak with peppercorn sauce
• Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic
• Braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
• Aged cheddar or Gruyère cheese
• Mushroom and truffle dishes

Why We Love It

This is elegant, structured and deeply compelling Geelong cool-climate Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Geelong’s most talented and insightful winemakers — Mulline’s 2024 Barrabool Cabernet Sauvignon, 95 points Halliday Wine Companion, extraordinary precision and the distinctive cool-climate character of the celebrated Barrabool vineyard.
At $50, it delivers outstanding Geelong Cabernet Sauvignon character and exceptional value from Ben Mullen’s most prized vineyard site.

Elegant, structured and deeply compelling — Barrabool Cabernet Sauvignon by Mulline.