Can you trust a wine label or is it just marketing guff? We test it.

Send us a text We blind-taste three Kunawarra Cabernets and then compare our notes to the wineries’ own descriptions to see what holds up. Along the way we share a science-backed look at regional character, practical decanting and cellaring advice, and a simple rule to spot trustworthy tasting notes. Wines: Redman 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Brand and Sons 2026 Cabernet Sauvignon Zema Estate 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon  Notes: • what “old-school” Kunawarra Cabernet tastes like • how tannin texture and bay leaf markers guide pairing • why some marketing notes miss the mark • which notes aligned with structure, age and balance • decanting windows versus long-term cellaring • how to read technical cues in tasting notes • when “yummy” language is enough for drink-now wines • pricing, vintages and value signals across three bottles • a quick look at research on regional signatures Leave a review and follow us Next week we unveil a new partnership — make a guess and tune in Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel