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Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Coonawarra, South Australia, AustraliaClassic Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon jumps from the glass. Spice, balsamic and savoury red fruits mark the nose and the palate. Blackcurrants and cassis dominate the minty, spicy palate with a whiff of tomato leaf. The weight is medium full and the texture firm, with plenty of acid. The French/Hungarian oak adds structure to a very structured vintage. The vineyard site is flat but the wine is alive thanks to the special red sandy loam over limestone – the defining feature of Coonwarra’s top cabernet sauvignon sites. Most of the vines are now 30+ years of age, yielding small bunches and berries. In 2013 plentiful winter rains preceded an even set of berries. In short, the vintage is muscular, providing a solid base for the wine that will need a decade to come into its own. Yalumba has pursued minimalist intervention and small batch winemaking, making The Menzies a regional benchmark.Tasted: 17 May 2017Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $70.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Pacific Wine & Spirits |
Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 473645UPC: 9311789002286
