2016 Agincourt Cabernet Malbec
Medal One
Medal Two
Agincourt Cabernet consistently exhibits classic cabernet characters of cassis and dark berry fruits, chocolate along with an aromatic leafy lift. The Malbec plays its part with inky robust plum and black cherry and ample tannins to provide beautifully balanced structure.
Reviews
96 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
96 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion
95 Points – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
Silver Medal, Yarra Valley Wine Show 2018
Silver Medal, Rutherglen Wine Show 2018
Winemaking
Hand harvested, crushed and destemmed into the half-tonne 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.
Technical Data
Varietals: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
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.
Cellaring: Drinking beautifully at present and made to be approachable when young but it will also continue to evolve for a further 5 years under suitable cellaring conditions.
Alcohol: 14.5%