Log in / Sign up Yarra Yering Agincourt Cabernet Malbec 2022
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, 15% new oak to enhance the juicy fruit palate and immediate enjoyment.
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.
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec
Perfume is the signature of this wine with lifted violets, bramble and berry fruits. Refreshing fruit flavours include mulberries and blueberries. Some nettle presents a cool leafy lift and clove spices dance with vibrant acidity and an elegant fruit drive.
The Malbec component brings the acid crunch to the wine. A wine of wonderful fruit purity with some mocha warmth and fresh leather aromas.
