2022 Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz Cabernet

One of the best-value wines in the country — year in, year out. A generous and richly flavoured Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet, with dark fruit warmth, spice and the easy-drinking character that has made Bernoota one of Australia's most beloved and consistently celebrated everyday reds.

Named after the Bernoota paddock on the Lake Breeze estate — 94 points and outstanding value at $27.

94 Points – The Weekend Australian | 93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Langhorne Creek, SA

$27 a bottle
Bernoota • Shiraz Cabernet • Lake Breeze • Langhorne Creek

"One of the best-value wines in the country — year in, year out. A generous and richly flavoured Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet with dark fruit warmth, spice and the easy-drinking character that defines Bernoota as one of Australia's most beloved everyday reds."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby to purple with a vivid, inviting core — rich, warm and fruit-forward.

Aroma:
Generous and expressive with:

• dark plum and blackberry from the Shiraz
• blackcurrant and dark cherry from the Cabernet
• spice, pepper and subtle oak
• earthy warmth and gentle complexity

Classic Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet — the Shiraz delivering dark fruit warmth and spice, the Cabernet adding structure, definition and length.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with soft, approachable tannins and fresh acidity.
Expect flavours of:

• dark plum, blackberry and blackcurrant
• generous dark fruit
• spice, pepper and subtle oak
• soft, approachable tannins
• fresh acidity delivering balance and easy drinkability

The wine delivers dark fruit warmth with approachable structure, combining Shiraz's generous fruit and spice with Cabernet's definition and length into a seamlessly integrated and endlessly food-friendly everyday red.

Finish:
Long and poised with lingering dark fruit, spice and soft tannins.

Critical Acclaim

94pts – The Weekend Australian

93pts – Halliday Wine Companion

About Bernoota

Bernoota — named after the Bernoota paddock on the Lake Breeze estate — is one of Australia's most beloved and consistently celebrated everyday red wines. A Shiraz-dominant blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, it has been produced by Lake Breeze for decades and has earned a devoted following for its extraordinary consistency, generosity and value. Lake Breeze has been farming their estate vineyards in Langhorne Creek since 1987, and Bernoota is the wine that has put the region on the map for everyday Australian red wine drinkers.

It represents:

• one of Australia's most beloved and consistently celebrated everyday Shiraz Cabernet expressions
• Lake Breeze's iconic Bernoota paddock blend — consistent, generous and outstanding value
• dual 93–94-point critical recognition at an exceptional everyday price

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Langhorne Creek, SA
• Producer: Lake Breeze
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye and lamb cutlets
• Slow-braised lamb shanks
• Hard cheddar
• Porcini risotto
• Roast beetroot salad
• Charred vegetables

Why We Love It

This is one of Australia's great everyday red wines — generous, consistent and endlessly food-friendly.
At $27, it delivers dual 93–94-point critical acclaim and outstanding Langhorne Creek Shiraz Cabernet character at an exceptional price.

A fridge and cellar staple — one of the best-value wines in the country, year in, year out.