Pierro VR Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Product Description:
Depth, structure and classical Margaret River character define this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the region’s pioneering estates. The 2021 Pierro VR Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from mature vines planted in the celebrated Willyabrup subregion, where maritime influence and gravelly loam soils create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon of concentration and balance. “VR,” meaning Vieilles Réserves, signifies the estate’s most select parcels and oldest vineyard material, reserved for wines of exceptional quality and ageing potential. Crafted by Michael Dhillon, the wine reflects a meticulous and low-intervention approach that prioritises vineyard expression, textural refinement and longevity.

The 2021 vintage delivered excellent growing conditions in Margaret River, producing fruit with intense flavour definition, natural acidity and finely structured tannins. In the glass, the wine reveals layered blackcurrant and dark plum fruit intertwined with cedar, graphite, dried herbs and subtle earthy complexity. Extended maturation in high-quality French oak contributes polish and structure while allowing the purity of the fruit to remain central. The palate is concentrated yet composed, balancing richness with freshness and savoury detail. Fine tannins provide shape and persistence without heaviness, carrying the wine through a long and poised finish. There is a distinctly classical feel to the wine, recalling the restraint and elegance of great Left Bank Bordeaux while remaining unmistakably Margaret River in profile. Built for long-term cellaring, the 2021 Pierro VR Cabernet Sauvignon stands as a compelling example of modern Australian Cabernet at a world-class level.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Deep and expressive
Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum layered with cedar, graphite, bay leaf, dried herbs and subtle tobacco spice.

PALATE
– Structured and refined
Dense dark berry fruit flows across the palate with fine tannins, savoury oak, earthy complexity and vibrant acidity adding balance and precision.

FINISH
– Long and classical
Persistent and poised, finishing with cassis, cedar, graphite and lingering savoury spice framed by polished tannins.

Reviews & Accolades
“The 2021 VR Cabernet Sauvignon is composed and powerful, with blackcurrant, cedar, graphite and fine gravelly tannins. It shows intensity and structure while retaining freshness and elegance through the finish.” — Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate, 96 points, 2024

“A superb Cabernet from Pierro, tightly wound and structured, with concentrated cassis fruit, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate and cedar notes. The tannin profile is fine and persistent, giving the wine excellent ageing potential.” — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 95 points, 2024

Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon
Country – Australia
Region – Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage – 2021
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 14%