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Awards, Ratings & Reviews
96/100 — Huon Hooke, The Real Review · 2023 Vintage
95/100 — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion · 2023 Vintage
95/100 — Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate · 2023 Vintage
95/100 — Ray Jordan, Winepilot · 2023 Vintage · Tasted: Apr 2025
“In a difficult year I suspect some pretty good Cabernet normally destined for the Carrodus level found its way in here. On the nose a leafy sage bush and five spice characters reveal. The palate is medium weight and balanced with the jubey vibrant red fruit of the Malbec adding mid palate texture. Vibrant and alive with energy.”
94/100 — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front · 2023 Vintage
SILVER — Yarra Valley Wine Show · 2025
About This Wine
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.
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.
Producer Notes
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.
Specifications
- Vintage: 2023
- Grape Variety: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec
- Region: Yarra Valley / Victoria / Australia
- Alcohol: 13.0%
