Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy This quality effort should amply

This quality effort should amply reward mid-term cellaring

The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose

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

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

20% Cabernet Franc

Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions_italy This quality effort should amplyIn 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