Yarra Yering Dry Red No.1 2021
The first plantings into block No. 1 were these Cabernet Sauvignon vines, and the name was born. Malbec was also part of the original 1969 plantings. Merlot vines were originally interplanted with Cabernet, with subsequent plantings in 1990 along with Petit Verdot.
Hand-harvested and sorted, only the best berries make the cut. Cabernet is crushed for structure, while Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot undergo whole berry fermentation for fragrance and weight. Mostly fermented in half-tonne fermenters, handplunged daily. Some of the Cabernet ferments in 3,500L oak cask, with up to 8 weeks on skins for complexity. Matured 15 months in French oak barriques, 40% new.
$159.00 each
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Cellaring:
Enjoy now up to 20+ years
Nose:
Blueberry and blackberry fruits and a comforting rustic iodine feel compliment some bay leaf lift.
Palate:
Clove spice and a hint of smoky oak bring both flavour and tannin. Beautiful fruit weight, refreshing acidity and fine tannins form a solid foundation for a long future.
Varietal Composition:
Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (24%), Malbec (11%) and Petit Verdot (5%)
