A full-bodied Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinaceous Raconteur brings together ripe berry fruit, earthy complexity and firm, grainy tannins. Its fruit comes from the Knotting Hill vineyard in Wilyabrup, one of Margaret River’s Cabernet-growing areas.

Key Information and Highlights

• Region: Margaret River, Western Australia  
  
• Vintage: 2021  
  
• Type: Cabernet Sauvignon  
  
• Alcohol: 14.5% Alc/Vol  
  
• Vineyard: Knotting Hill, Wilyabrup  
  
• Oak maturation: 12 months in older French oak barrels; no new oak  

Producer and Winemaking
Vinaceous is a Western Australian wine label associated with winemakers Michael Kerrigan and Gavin Berry. The 2021 Raconteur is sourced from the Knotting Hill vineyard in Wilyabrup and matured for 12 months in older French oak, allowing the fruit and tannin structure to remain at the forefront. The supplied wine description notes that it is intended to reward medium- to long-term cellaring.

Flavour Profile

• Appearance: Dense, dark red to nearly black  
• Nose: Intense ripe-berry aromas, with dusty, earthy notes; other tasting notes mention blackcurrant, black olive, cigar-box character and spice.  
• Palate: Full-bodied and concentrated, with fleshy dark fruit, earthy complexity and grainy, structured tannins. The finish is described as graceful and persistent.

Food Pairings
Enjoy with:

• Roast beef, steak or slow-cooked lamb  
• Grilled or roasted poultry  
• Mushroom dishes and other savoury, earthy foods

The rich fruit and firm tannins should pair especially well with hearty dishes.