Description / Reviews
"Matured for 18 months in 25% new French and Hungarian hogsheads and French barriques, balance in 1 year and older French and Hungarian hogsheads and barriques. Deep red in colour with a crimson hue. Beautiful bright berry and plum fruit aromas with the typical sea-spray characters of The Menzies. A full-bodied and rich palate with plush, red fruits, a textured mid-palate and long tannin finish." - Winemaker Notes
"Given that The Menzies has been at the summit of Australian Cabernet fame for the last decade, it is baffling how few genuine wine aficionados know of its legend. Admittedly, in the past, there has been little fanfare surrounding its release, and I hope this year marks a change in its fortunes, because everyone who opens a bottle of this wine, regardless of the vintage, is rewarded with a sublime experience. In terms of global Cabernet acumen, this is pound for pound one of the world’s finest, and longest lived! It is gleamingly attractive already with a seamless chassis, minutes-long finish and perfectly controlled oak (French and Hungarian) detail. And then something happens in the glass. The second and third sips change, as this wine opens, and the fruit, which was at first well-drilled and polite, shows faintly salty, spicy, and bloody highlights. Carnal hints come and go, and the layers of flora and fauna arrive and recede. It makes for a riveting experience, yet the exterior remains seamless, elegant and polished. There is so much fun to be had here, and I venture that one taste will convert you to a lifelong The Menzies acolyte." - 19+/20 Points, Matthew Jukes
"Yalumba’s The Menzies cabernet, out of Coonawarra, has become a bit of a treasure over the years. This is seriously good. It’s svelte, elegant, powerful and incredibly lengthy. It tastes of boysenberry, pink marshmallows, blackcurrant and bay leaves, with tobacco and mint notes both studded within and lifting away. The combination of grace and potency are really quite something here. Given the over-inflated nature of wine in general – the asking price of this particular wine, even though higher than in years previous, makes this something of a steal. In any case this is a ripping cabernet." - 96 Points, Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
