The Bryson family established Mt. Monster wines in 2005 with pristine fruit from their cool climate vineyard at Padthaway. Environmentally friendly viticulture, hand pruned, low yielding mature vines, grown on terra rossa soil and exceptional fruit are how they consistently produce outstanding wines. Modern winemaking and minimal processing is employed to ensure the purity, integrity, texture and flavor from the vineyard.
Mt. Monster is a unique, rocky granite outcrop with panoramic views over the Limestone Coast, north of Padthaway.
“Our family vineyard is located in the picturesque and historic Padthaway valley, 300 km south of Adelaide. Our rich, fertile terra rossa soils, environmentally friendly viticulture, low yield and exceptional fruit is how we consistently produce outstanding wines. Small parcels of the highest quality fruit are selected from our family vineyard and handcrafted to create wines with amazing depth of flavour, style and balance.” - David Bryson, Owner and Winemaker
Deep purple in color. Classic aromas of lifted blackcurrant, blackberry and mint on the nose. Flavors follow through of sweet berry-fruit accented by fresh muddled mint. Elegant, structured palate with big velvety tannins.
Pizza, pasta, burgers and grilled vegetables will be a perfect match for this delicious Cabernet.
2023 BTI World Wine Championships - GOLD
2023 Australian Wine Showcase Magazine – July - 93 POINTS
"Dusty ruby color. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus, red currant and nutmeg, and leather with a satiny, crisp, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish with impressions of blackberry, cherry, and mint chocolate with well-integrated, grippy, medium tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A delightfully light and crisp style of Cabernet for versatile food pairing options."
- Beverage Testing Institute (June 2023), Gold Medal, Best Buy
"Deep, glistening violet. Ripe dark berries, cherry liqueur, licorice and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. Plush, warm and round, with soft tannins on a nicely persistent finish that features a touch of jammy dark fruit. - Josh Raynolds"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (September 2022), 88 pts
"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a juicy, cassis-scented wine. Medium in body, it shows crisp acids and soft tannins, being quite sleek and linear in style. Drink it over the next few years. - Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Interim end of September 2018), 87 pts
- Australian Wine Showcase (December 2016), 93 pts
"Deep ruby. Fresh blueberry and cherry on the fragrant, spice-accented nose and palate. Juicy dark fruit flavors show good energy and focus thanks to zesty acidity. Lively and tannin-free, with an echo of spiciness on the smooth finish. - Josh Raynolds"
- Vinous (July 2014), 89 pts
"The Limestone Coast, which encompasses the noted regions of Coonawarra and Padthaway, is known for its Cabernet and its big gum trees. There's certainly more than a bit of mint to this wine, but there are also notes of cassis and even a hint of bell pepper. It does turn a bit astringent on the finish, so pair it with lamb chops or hamburgers. Drink now–2020."
- Wine Enthusiast (October 2015), 88 pts
"Bright and juicy, with a thin layer of fine tannins underpinning the fresh currant and red berry flavors, lingering on the focused finish. Drink now through 2017. 4,000 cases made. –HS"
- Wine Spectator (August 31st 2014), 87 pts
Since 1855, five generations of the Bryson family have been involved in agriculture and the unique and fertile land in South Australia. Our family’s unique estate vineyard is located in ...
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