The 2018 Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully mature and classically styled Clare Valley Cabernet sourced from the cooler, elevated Sevenhill sub-region. Produced by the Mitchell family using traditional low-intervention winemaking and extended bottle ageing before release, the wine showcases the elegance, freshness and savoury complexity that define premium Clare Valley Cabernet. After several years in bottle, the 2018 vintage is entering a superb drinking window, offering both youthful vitality and the first signs of mature development.
The nose reveals blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry layered with cedar, dry eucalyptus, choc mint and gravelly spice complexity. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully structured with fine grainy tannins, vibrant acidity and a polished core of dark berry fruit. Layers of cassis, black olive and subtle mocha unfold with freshness and restraint, finishing long, savoury and finely detailed with classic Clare Valley elegance. Critics praised the wine’s “ease of drinking and freshness” along with its varietal purity and ageing potential, with Halliday awarding 93 points.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2018 Mitchell Sevenhill Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined and beautifully balanced Australian Cabernet — elegant, savoury and quietly complex with excellent maturity and finesse. Perfect with roast lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom dishes or aged hard cheeses. Drink now or cellar comfortably through 2038.
