19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon
19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon is the Australian cab with a criminal past — a 750mL bottle at 13.5% ABV from South Eastern Australia, carrying the mugshot of Michael Harrington, the 1876 Catalpa Rescue escapee, on its living label. Rich, full-bodied, and unapologetically bold, it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 13.5% (per the brand)
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region: South Eastern Australia (Region tag correctly at country level: Australia)
- Label story: Michael Harrington — the convict who rowed through a typhoon to freedom in the 1876 Catalpa Rescue
- Producer: 19 Crimes, a Treasury Wine Estates brand (est. 2012)
The Convict Who Rowed Through a Typhoon
Every 19 Crimes bottle is a mugshot, and this one belongs to Michael Harrington — a British conscript turned convict who escaped Australia in 1876 aboard the whaling ship Catalpa, rowing through a typhoon to reach it. Point your phone at the label and the brand's augmented-reality "living label" lets Harrington tell his own story. The wine behind the theater is serious: a full-bodied Australian cab of red currant, vanilla, and dark cherry. Wine drinkers who collect story bottles should compare it across the cabernet sauvignon shelf, scan the red wine range for fellow Australians, or meet the rest of the 19 Crimes lineup.
Tasting Notes
Official brand notes: red currant, vanilla, and dark cherry on the nose; a rich, full-bodied palate packed with dark berry and oak; soft, lingering tannins and a smooth finish. Chocolate and violet notes emerge as it opens.
How to Enjoy
Decant for 20–30 minutes and serve at cellar temperature. The brand's own pairings: roast pork and Mexican food — the wine's boldness stands up to spice. It is also the bottle that gets the whole table talking once someone scans the label.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the convict on the 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon label?
Michael Harrington — famous for the 1876 Catalpa Rescue, one of the most daring prison escapes in Australian history.
Where is 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon from?
South Eastern Australia, made by 19 Crimes (Treasury Wine Estates).
What is the alcohol percentage of 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon?
13.5% ABV per the brand's official site.
How does the 19 Crimes living label work?
Download the brand's AR app, point your phone at the mugshot, and the convict's story animates on the bottle.
History, theater, and a genuinely solid cab in one bottle — buy the 19 Crimes Cabernet Sauvignon online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and let the label tell you the rest.