2019 Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
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2019 Yalumba The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
ABV: 14%
Closure: Cork

Matured for 18 months in a combination of French and Hungarian hogsheads and barriques. Dense midnight black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Engulfing the olfactory senses are intense aromas of blackcurrant and mulberry which are complimented by hints of liquorice, vanillin cedar, tobacco, earth and bay leaf. Rich yet refined and well fleshed in its feel the medium bodied palate is decorated with blackcurrant, mulberry and liquorice fruits. Vanillin cedar, subtle earthy tobacco and bay leaf characters echo off in the background. Fine grained yet structured tannins. Tightens up on the eloquent finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews…..
Matured in Yalumba made barrels. “A strong year for cabernet in Coonawarra”, offers Louisa Rose, “a warm vintage but not crazy”. So mellow, a sense of distinct control and refinement, tension and precision a force to be reckoned with here. Regal. Dark cherry, blackcurrant, black olive, bay leaf, salt bush, feels refreshing in its way and so very much in the medium weight zone. Quite minerally, touches of pleasing malty woody spices too. Finishes long and distinctly with crushed rock minerality. True charm. 95 points, 2024-2040+
95 Points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front