2022 Mount Horrocks Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon

Premium Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wine estates. The 2022 Mount Horrocks Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of exceptional elegance, structure and concentrated fruit character — crafted by Stephanie Toole from the prestigious Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley, expressing the distinctive slate and limestone terroir of this celebrated site with the traditional winemaking philosophy and commitment to quality that has made Mount Horrocks one of Australia's most respected and celebrated producers.

Watervale — one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and prestigious sub-regions, known for its distinctive slate and limestone soils, elevation and cool climate producing wines of exceptional elegance, structure and aging potential. From Mount Horrocks — one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wine estates, founded by Stephanie Toole in the Clare Valley, South Australia, renowned for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive Clare Valley character. 93 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding at $55.

93 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Watervale, Clare Valley, SA

$55 a bottle
Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon • Mount Horrocks • Watervale • Clare Valley

"Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Horrocks — 93 points Halliday. Stephanie Toole's celebrated Clare Valley estate, expressing the distinctive slate and limestone terroir of Watervale with exceptional elegance and structure at $55."

About Mount Horrocks

Mount Horrocks is one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wine estates — founded by Stephanie Toole in the Clare Valley, South Australia, renowned for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive Clare Valley character. Mount Horrocks is particularly celebrated for its Watervale Riesling and Cordon Cut Riesling — among Australia's most iconic and celebrated white wines — but the Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon is equally distinguished, consistently earning serious critical acclaim and demonstrating the extraordinary potential of Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the prestigious Watervale sub-region.

About Watervale

Watervale is one of the Clare Valley's most celebrated and prestigious sub-regions — known for its distinctive slate and limestone soils, elevation and cool climate that create ideal conditions for producing wines of exceptional elegance, structure and aging potential. The region's unique terroir produces Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary character — with the distinctive mineral backbone, firm but refined tannins and concentrated fruit character that defines great Watervale Cabernet and rivals the world's great Cabernet regions.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with purple highlights and excellent concentration — richly coloured and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and elegantly expressive with:

• blackcurrant, cassis and dark berries — the hallmark of great Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• cedar, vanilla and subtle eucalyptus
• dark chocolate, tobacco and mineral undertones — the distinctive Watervale slate and limestone character

Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the blackcurrant and cassis character of premium Cabernet beautifully integrated with the cedar and mineral complexity of Watervale's exceptional terroir.

Palate:
Full-bodied with excellent structure and extraordinary elegance.
Expect layers of:

• blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum
• well-integrated oak and firm but refined tannins
• the distinctive mineral backbone that defines Clare Valley Cabernet
• concentrated fruit character and cool-climate freshness

Finish:
Long and sophisticated with persistent dark fruit, cedar notes and excellent aging potential.

Critical Acclaim

93pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2022
• Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Sub-Region: Watervale, Clare Valley, SA
• Producer: Mount Horrocks
• Winemaker: Stephanie Toole
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2037 (10–15 years)

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye steak with herb butter
• Slow-braised lamb shanks with rosemary
• Aged hard cheeses and premium charcuterie
• Roasted leg of lamb with garlic and herbs
• Rich beef casseroles and stews

Why We Love It

This is premium Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wine estates — Mount Horrocks' 2022 Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon, 93 points Halliday Wine Companion, exceptional elegance, structure and the distinctive mineral backbone of Watervale's slate and limestone terroir.
At $55, it delivers outstanding Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon character and exceptional value from one of Australia's most respected and celebrated Clare Valley producers.

Experience the elegance of premium Watervale Cabernet Sauvignon — exceptional Clare Valley terroir from one of Australia's most iconic wine estates.