In this article, we share with you the top Cabernet Sauvignon wines that stood out at the 2025 London Wine Competition. These wines earned recognition not only for their exceptional quality but also for offering remarkable value for money and presenting excellent packaging—all crucial factors the judges considered.

Wine retailers looking to expand their collection of Cabernet Sauvignon’s are invited to check these brands.

Featured Winners:

1) Trinity Hill Single Vineyard 'Prison Block' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a deep ruby with cassis, graphite and clove aromas. The palate is powerful and refined with firm structure and a long, complex finish that balances dark fruit with savoury layers. Celebrated as Cabernet Sauvignon of the Year with 96 points.

Score: 96 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Trinity Hill Wines Ltd.
Country: New Zealand
Vintage: 2021

2) Single Site Cabernet Sauvignon Limited Release is a Deep garnet with cassis, graphite and bay leaf. The palate is powerful yet composed with structured tannins, cool fruit and a long, classic finish reflecting poise and regional clarity. Earned a gold medal with 95 points for its classic style.

Score: 95 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Rockcliffe Winery
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2018

3) Barossa Bourne Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec is a dark purple with blackberry, cocoa, and a touch of menthol. The palate is bold and dense with fine tannins and a smooth finish, balancing richness with lifted acidity. Awarded Gold Medal with 95 points for its balance of richness and acidity.

Score: 95 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Barossa Wine
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2022

4) Ettore Signature Cabernet is ripe and expressive with sweet black fruits on the nose. This Cabernet delivers a smooth palate with soft tannins and a rounded finish, offering a generous and approachable style. Received a Gold Medal with 95 points for its generous, approachable character.

Score: 95 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Ettore Organic Winery
Country: United States
Vintage: 2019

5) Beau Joubert - Jacob's Cab is a  Dark ruby with smoky blackberry, green herbs and subtle spice. This Cabernet is linear and elegant with soft tannins and a clean finish, delivering varietal character in a restrained style. Secured a Gold Medal with 95 points for restrained varietal elegance.

Score: 95 Points – Gold Medal
Producer: Beau Joubert Wines
Country: South Africa
Vintage: 2021

6) Big Beltie is deeply coloured with ripe dark plums and sweet spice on the nose. This Cabernet offers clean fruit and a bold structure with firm tannins that add grip to its generous palate. Achieved a Silver Medal with 93 points for its bold structure and firm tannins.

Score: 94 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: LGI Wines
Country: France
Vintage: 2024

7) Moonstone Cabernet Sauvignon is a  Dark ruby in colour with notes of toffee and cooked black fruit. This wine offers ripe texture and smooth tannins on the palate, finishing warm with hints of caramel and spice. Won a Silver Medal with 94 points for its warm, caramel-infused finish.

Score: 94 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: WineStone Group
Country: Portugal
Vintage: 2023

8) The Coppermine Road is a Purple with intense cassis, leather and eucalyptus; the palate is bold and structured with chewy tannins and a long, brooding finish that reflects both power and poise. Attained a Silver Medal with 93 points for its powerful yet poised finish.

Score: 93 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: d'Arenberg
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2020

9) Groot Phesantekraal Cabernet Sauvignon is a Deep ruby with herbal spice and dark fruits on the nose. This structured red offers ripe, concentrated fruit and fine tannins with layered complexity and an elegant finish. Scored a Silver Medal with 93 points for layered complexity and elegance.

Score: 93 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Groot Phesantekraal
Country: South Africa
Vintage: 2022

10) D Block Shingleback Reserve McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep garnet with cassis, cedar and a touch of mint. The palate is concentrated and polished with dense tannins and a long, powerful finish that’s both vibrant and intense. Won a Silver Medal with 93 points. Recognised with a Silver Medal and 93 points for a vibrant, intense finish.

Score: 93 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Paragon Wine Estates
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2022

11) Little Giant Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a deep ruby with cassis, cedar and dried herbs, the palate is layered and refined with savoury depth, polished tannins and a long, composed finish offering a classic regional profile. Received a Silver Medal with 93 points. Gained a Silver Medal with 93 points for a classic regional profile.

Score: 93 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Fourth Wave Wine
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2021

12) Chapel Hill The MV McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby with cassis, cedar and dark chocolate, the palate is powerful and layered with fine structure and a finish that carries intensity, fruit weight and elegance. Awarded a Silver Medal with 92 points for its intense fruit weight and elegance.

Score: 92 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Paragon Wine Estates
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2022

13) Metala White Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a Classic garnet with blackcurrant, tobacco and mint. The palate is structured and fresh with firm tannins and a long, savoury finish full of cool fruit character and poise. Earned a Silver Medal with 92 points for its savoury, poised finish.

Score: 92 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Metala Wines
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2023

14) Curtis Legion SA Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a dark purple with plum, eucalyptus and toasted oak. The palate is bold and firm with dense fruit, gripping tannins and a savoury finish reflecting regional strength. Secured a Silver Medal with 91 points for regional strength and grip.

Score: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Curtis Family Vineyards
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2021

15) Fishing Cat Cabernet Sauvignon - Vino Varietal is a deep garnet with black cherry, vanilla and dried mint. The palate is fruit-forward and smooth with soft tannins, gentle acidity and a rounded finish showing well-handled oak. Received a Silver Medal with 91 points for smoothness and well-managed oak.

Score: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Cantina Tollo SCA
Country: Italy
Vintage: 2023

16) Manley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is Rich and plush with ripe plums, clove, vanilla and ginger. This full-bodied wine delivers smoky mineral notes, fresh acidity and fine tannins that build into a long, concentrated finish. Recognised with a Silver Medal and 91 points for a long, concentrated finish.

Score: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Manley Wine Estate
Country: South Africa
Vintage: 2021

17) Domaine Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2022  is Intense ruby in colour with cassis, graphite and cedar aromatics, this Cabernet is firm and structured with ripe black fruit, spice and a long finish underpinned by well-managed tannins. Achieved a Silver Medal with 91 points for structure and balanced tannins.

Score: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Domaine Helena
Country: United States
Vintage: 2022

18) St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon is garnet-hued with cassis, mint and graphite. The palate is structured and elegant with refined tannins and a precise finish underpinned by cool fruit and well-balanced oak. Attained a Silver Medal with 91 points for a precise, balanced finish.

Score: 91 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Wakefield Taylors Wines
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2022

19) 2023 Howard Park Miamup Cabernet Sauvignon is an Inky crimson with mulberry, eucalyptus and subtle cedar. The palate is structured and bright with fine tannins and a long, pure finish driven by vibrant fruit and freshness. Secured a Silver Medal with 90 points for pure, vibrant fruit character.

Score: 90 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Howard Park Wines
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2023

20) Once & Well Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon is a dark ruby with blackcurrant, cedar and crushed mint, the palate is medium-bodied and refined with great tannins and a lifted finish reflecting varietal purity and subtle oak. Awarded a Silver Medal with 90 points for varietal purity and subtle oak.

Score: 90 Points – Silver Medal
Producer: Pinnacle Drinks
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2023

Why These Wines Matter

These Cabernet Sauvignon winners from the 2025 London Wine Competition highlight the diversity and global excellence of the varietal. They are consumer-ready, well-priced, and visually appealing, making them perfect for retail shelves and restaurant wine lists. They are judged by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and top trade buyers.

If you are looking for top commercial wines that have been benchmarked by Quality, Value and Package, these products offer the highest chances of sell-thrus.

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