Overview
Cabernet Sauvignon has a long history in the Yarra Valley. Its cooler-climate expression often combines blackcurrant fruit with leafy freshness and a firm structure; some producers blend it with other Bordeaux varieties.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium ruby
- Nose
- Blackcurrant, Plum, Cedar and Leafy herbs.
- Palate
- Structured Cabernet with dark fruit, leafy freshness and fine-grained tannins. Generally medium-bodied, crisp acidity, firm tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Firm4/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Aromas And Notes
BlackcurrantPlumCedarLeafy herbsTobacco
Terroir
Cool conditions, with altitude and exposure creating substantial differences between vineyards.
Grey loamsRed volcanic soils
Food Pairings
Rosemary lambGrilled steakLentil and mushroom roastMature cheddar