Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy southeast-facing vineyard planted in 1973

southeast-facing vineyard planted in 1973 in Laguardia at 500 meters altitude

It takes up every bit of space and lights up the corners

Shows a slight overripe/underripe character but I would not be at all surprised if this wine came into better harmony with another year or two of bottle aging

white flowers and hints of mineral reduction

this is a very good and detailed example from both schools of making

Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy southeast-facing vineyard planted in 1973In general, I find Coonawarra a vastly over rated region for Cabernet Sauvignon, with a few noticeable exceptions, one of which is Yalumbas The Menzies, a Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 300 liter French and American hogsheads for 22 months. The 2003 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon reveals gorgeous notes of creosote, blueberry liqueur, black currants, licorice, and cedar. Full bodied with great fruit purity, real stature, wonderful sweetness (from