Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2003 south- and south-east facing vineyard

south- and south-east facing vineyard and is a first release

A more restrained nose grudgingly reveals the essence of plum where additional breadth is present in the form of black raspberry and violet scents

palate coating and ultra-saline finish that goes on and on

all wrapped in a youthfully austere finish that exudes that wonderful quality of underlying tension

mineral reduction and soft floral nuances

Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2003 south- and south-east facing vineyardIn 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