2023 Agincourt Cabernet Malbec
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Perfumed with lifted violets, mulberry and raspberry leaf. A refreshing berry fruit profile melts into and complements the savoury characters. Nettle with its earthiness and a cool leafy lift enhance the savoury clove spice element. The vibrant acidity, a result of the Malbec component, brings an acid crunch to the wine. A wine of wonderful fruit purity, savoury texture with some mocha warmth.
Reviews
95 Points - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 2026
95 Points - Ray Jordan, Winepilot, 2025
94 Points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
Winemaking
Hand harvested; the Cabernet is destemmed, berry sorted, then crushed into half-tonne open fermenters. A small amount (5%) was whole bunch fermented for extra lift and perfume. Malbec is destemmed into small fermenters and hand plunged twice daily. Maturation in French Bordeaux-shaped barrels, 10% new oak to enhance the juicy fruit palate and immediate enjoyment.
Technical Data
Varietals: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia.
Vines: Cabernet Sauvignon was first planted in the Agincourt block in 1995 and blended with Malbec planted in 1990. Today, the blend evolution includes modern Cabernet clones 412 and WA Cape. We have also begun to explore additional Malbec clones.
Cellaring: Crafted to be approachable when young, yet will evolve for 5+ years under suitable cellaring. The aromatics and accessible fruit palate make for a deliciously approachable Cabernet blend.
Alcohol: 13%