2020 Agincourt Cabernet Malbec
Medal One
Medal Two
Perfume is the signature of this wine with lifted 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 bright crunch to the wine.
Reviews
95 Points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review
94 Points – Halliday Wine Companion 2023
94 Points – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
Silver Medal, Yarra Valley Wine Show 2021
Winemaking
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.
Technical Data
Varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% 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 one of the more sheltered sites and this Cabernet clone is highly 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. The aromatics and accessible fruit palate make this a deliciously approachable Cabernet blend.
Alcohol: 13.5%