Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy 20% Cabernet Franc

20% Cabernet Franc

Notes of smoky mineral reduction

then that’s how it can end up at this very early stage of the never-ending story

white flowers and hints of mineral reduction

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

Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy 20% Cabernet FrancIn 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