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Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Critic reviews
Critic reviews
Huon Hooke – "Wine of the Week - Climate change induced warmer seasons are having a positive effect on colder wine regions, and this excellent cabernet is a prime example. Deep ruby colour with a hint of purple in the rim; the bouquet is cedary, briary as well as and toasty and vanillan from liberal oak, with blackberry and cassis in the background but little sign of the greener spectrum of cabernet aromas. Intense, full-bodied and driving along the palate. Firm and grippy, impressively powerful and persistent. A seriously structured cabernet that should age long and well. It’s quite firm now, so either cellaring or a hearty protein meal are recommended."
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Huon Hooke – "Wine of the Week - Climate change induced warmer seasons are having a positive effect on colder wine regions, and this excellent cabernet is a prime example. Deep ruby colour with a hint of purple in the rim; the bouquet is cedary, briary as well as and toasty and vanillan from liberal oak, with blackberry and cassis in the background but little sign of the greener spectrum of cabernet aromas. Intense, full-bodied and driving along the palate. Firm and grippy, impressively powerful and persistent. A seriously structured cabernet that should age long and well. It’s quite firm now, so either cellaring or a hearty protein meal are recommended."
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A classic full-bodied expression of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, The Menzies has all the hallmarks of a great Cabernet wine: intense varietal expression of berries and sea spray, held together by taut grape and oak tannin.
In 1992 the Hill-Smith family counted themselves amongst those fortunate
enough to own a vineyard upon the famous Coonawarra terra rossa soil over
limestone. Experimentation, innovation, minimalist intervention and small
batch winemaking has resulted in The Menzies’ reputation as a wine of
longevity, elegance and structure.
TASTING NOTES
Deep crimson with a plum hue. Aromas of fresh
rosemary, mulberry, ozone, violets and exotic spices.
Take a sip and you will feel the poise and tension for
which great Cabernet is renowned. A wine of great
complexity with flavours of blackcurrant, bitter
chocolate and mulberries, wrapped in divine tannins
and a lovely sweet, dark fruit finish. With decanting
in its youth it is enjoyable as an elegant full-bodied
red wine.
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
2018 was a very good vintage for Coonawarra
Cabernet Sauvignon. A cold winter enabled the vines
to rest longer during dormancy. Winter and spring
rainfall was approximately twenty percent above
average, replenishing soil moisture and aquifers.
Spring and summer were warm, with dry weather
during ripening. March temperatures were cooled
by the Bonney upwelling which slowed ripening to
deliver us fruit with fine tannins, natural acidity and
strong varietal flavours.
TERROIR/PROVENANCE/REGION
Situated in the heart of Coonawarra’s terra rossa
strip, The Menzies Estate vineyard lies on a flat plain,
approximately 70km from the coast. Given the terrain
and influence of the cooling Bonney upwelling,
Coonawarra is an ideal location to grow premium
Cabernet Sauvignon. Our soil is red sandy loam
over limestone, which is classic Cabernet Sauvignon
country. The majority of grapes for The Menzies
2018 are from vines planted in 1994, 1995 and 1996,
with smaller parcels from 1974 and 1975. Bunches are
usually small with small berries, giving concentration
via an ideal skin to juice ratio favouring the making of full-bodied reds.
FOOD PAIRING
Wonderful with a chargrilled rib eye on the bone or
porcini mushroom, thyme and quinoa risotto.
WINEMAKER Heather Fraser
HARVESTED 20 March - 9 April 2018
REGION Coonawarra
TOTAL ACIDITY 6.61 g/L
PH 3.60
SO2 97 mg/L
ALCOHOL 14.0%
TREATMENT
Matured for 21 months in 30% new
French and Hungarian hogsheads
and French barriques, balance in 1
year and older French and Hungarian
hogsheads and barriques.
CELLARING Enjoy now or cellar for 15+ years.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Brand | Yalumba |
| Vintage | 2018 |
Coonawarra Wine
The Coonawarra wine region is most known for its Cabernet Sauvignon that is produced on red “terra rossa” soil. This clay soil is one of the most notable in the “New World” of wine covering an area of only 15kmx2km. The terra rossa soil also overlies soft, penetrable limestone and it is this uncommon combination that makes this region so special.
“Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted variety in the world and Coonawarra is one of the few regions where free draining soils and maritime ripening conditions achieve the ultimate varietal expression.” Coonawarra.org
From Coonawarra Cabernet you can expect a medium bodied red with powerful yet polished tannins, luscious dark berry fruit, herb and mint flavours as well as satisfying length.
While half of region’s production is Cabernet, the limestone soils also suit planting of Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon blanc.
