Yarra Yering Agincourt Cab MalbecSc 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Yarra Yering
Label Name:
 
Agincourt Cab MalbecSc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Malbec (25%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday / Campbell Mattinson 95 pts (2021) and praised as 'a wine of absolute charm'. The Wine Front (Mike Bennie) 93 pts. Retailers/Langton’s list similar high scores

Tasting Note
Perfumed bramble and blackcurrant with mulberry, redcurrant and clove spice; leafy herbal lift, plush soft tannins and vibrant acidity, finishing clean and assured.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or lamb, aged cheddar or blue cheese; western mushroom/blue‑cheese burger. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese roasted duck, Cantonese char siu, Sichuan‑style beef.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed/crushed to open fermenters, gentle cap management, basket‑pressed, MLF, matured ~18 months in French (Bordeaux) oak barrels (low % new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Yarra Yering, founded 1969 by Dr Bailey Carrodus; Agincourt block vines: Cabernet planted 1995, Malbec 1990. Winemaking led by Sarah Crowe in recent years.