The quintessentially Australian blending of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz saw initial releases at Tahbilk from the 1957 and 1958 vintages under Eric Purbricks tutelage, believed to be the first such Estate Grown blends in Australia. It was not until 14 years later that Erics son John resurrected the blend that saw four vintages released in the 1970s and a further two in the 1980s. The Estate is blessed with significant older vineyard blocks with, among others, Shiraz dating back to 1860 and 1933, and Cabernet Sauvignon to 1949. It is selected of these aged vine plantings that are the primary source for the OId Vines Cabernet Shiraz when, from the 2010 vintage, the blend returned and is now a permanent fixture of Tahbilks premium Reds portfolio. With a contributing average vine age of over 35 years they set a new standard for such releases from the Estate.