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Yarra Yering

Agincourt Cabernet Malbec

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    • Description :

      Region: Yarra Valley (Gruyere)
      Vines: Fruit was sourced from the Agincourt block of Cabernet Sauvignon planted in 1995 and Malbec planted in 1990. The Agincourt block is located at the eastern end of the vineyard and is one of the more sheltered sites. This Cabernet clone is distinctly different to the No. 1 clone being more aromatic and lifted.
      Vinification and aging: Hand harvested, crushed and destemmed into the half-ton open fermenters. Hand plunged twice daily with some extended time on skins to soften the Cabernet tannins. Basket pressing and malolactic fermentation in French Bordeaux all 2 year old shaped barrels for 18 months.

      Grape varieties :

      75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec

      Alcohol :

      14.5%

      Tasting notes :

      Agincourt Cabernet consistently exhibits classic cabernet characters of cassis and dark berry fruits, along with a unique leafy herbaceousness. The Malbec plays its part with inky robust plum and black cherry and ample tannins to provide beautifully balanced structure.

Press Notes

  • James Suckling
    • 2016
      95 points
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