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Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 2023

  • The Real Review
    96 Points
  • James Halliday
    95 Points
  • Ray Jordan
    95 Points
    Platinum - Decanter World Wine Awards
Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 2023
  • The Real Review
    96 Points
  • James Halliday
    95 Points
  • Ray Jordan
    95 Points
    Platinum - Decanter World Wine Awards
Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 2023
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Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 2023

SKU: YYAG202310 UCAU
15 Plus Years
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From Halliday's Winery of the Year 2022

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vineyard fruit is sourced from the Agincourt block of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1995 and Malbec planted in 1990.

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Tasting Notes

Fruit was sourced from the Agincourt block of Cabernet sauvignon planted in 1995 and Malbec planted in 1990. The Agincourt block is one of the more sheltered blocks and the Cabernet clone is highly aromatic and lifted.

Hand harvested, the Cabernet is berry sorted and the Malbec is bunch sorted. The Cabernet is destemmed, berry sorted and then crushed into the half-tonne open fermenters. A small amount of Cabernet (5%) was whole bunch fermented to bring extra lift and perfume to the wine. Malbec is destemmed to the small fermenters and hand plunged twice daily. Maturation in French Bordeaux shaped barrels; only 15% new oak to enhance the juicy fruit palate and immediate enjoyment. Blending immediately before bottling.

Perfume is the signature of this wine with lifted violets, bramble and redcurrant fruits. Bright fruit flavours include cranberry, mulberries and blueberries. Fresh nettle presents a leafy lift and clove spices dance with vibrant acidity and the elegant fruit drive. The Malbec brings the energy and crunch to the wine. A wine of wonderful fruit purity.
 

Critic Scores

Deep, brilliant and youthful looking purple colour; bell-clear cassis and mulberry aromas, Cabernet fruit driving the wine. Violets, blueberries galore. Beautiful flavour and balance, all delivered with great elegance. Delicious wine which already drinks superbly, and will no doubt do so for many years.

A blend of 70/30% '95-planted cabernet/'90-planted malbec. Matured in French barriques (15% new). A medium bright crimson purple. Complex aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, pencil shavings and potpourri spices. Good depth on the medium-bodied, finely tuned and gently crunchy palate. Lingers nicely and will give pleasure earlier than the '22.

In a difficult year I suspect some pretty good Cabernet normally destined for the Carrodus level found its way in here. On the nose a leafy sage bush and five spice characters reveal. The palate is medium weight and balanced with the jubey vibrant red fruit of the Malbec adding mid palate texture. Vibrant and alive with energy.

About this Wine

Victoria

The wine region of Victoria has the highest number of grape vines than any other state in Australia. It is home to over 600 wineries and well known regions such as Yarra valley, Heathcote, and Rutherglen. Victoria is situated in the southeastern corner of Australia where due to the location, the climate has a cool maritime influence and is known for their outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, along with producing Australia’s most famed dessert Muscat and Topaque wines.

There are a number of different terroir levels throughout the wine region of Victoria which leads to the production of different ranges of wines. In the southern region of Victoria, the vines are regulated by the cool winds of the Bass Strait. Central Victoria consists of mostly flat terrain that tends to be drier and warmer than the rest of Victoria, which results in more fruit concentrated wines. It may be surprising to note that Victoria is the third most productive wine region in Australia, seeing as it does not have as many areas suitable for viticulture, which has resulted in the cellar door culture of Victoria being concentrated with smaller, but more personal boutique wineries.

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