Australian Cabernet has a firm intense tannic backbone and the fruit characteristic is enhanced and softened after blended with merlot. This is a classic Bordeaux blend.Perceived as old-fashioned, unapproachable or austere, Cabernet is proving its status as a true noble grape varietal that creates rewarding, complex wines. While often blended with Merlot or hidden away in multi-varietal blends, pure Cabernet is a wine worthy of a place in any serious wine lover’s collection. The evolution of Cabernet in Australia, where it’s grown successfully and as one of the noble red grapes, Cabernet is crafted in the traditional, its classic style will always have a place in the market and in serious collections. But reaching a new market could benefit from a different approach. Winemakers taking Cabernet Sauvignon to the edge of conformity may be the ones who give Cabernet a new image, gaining a new generation of collectors.