Yarra Yering Agincourt 2021
A blend of 80% cabernet and 20% malbec, I tried this wine with winemaker Sarah Crowe in April '24 and absolutely loved it.
I’m a big fan of the wines of Yarra Yering, especially since Sarah began weaving her magic as winemaker in 2013. Sarah was recognised for her excellence when she became the first woman to win the prestigious James Halliday Winemaker of the Year award in 2017.
Sarah and Yarra Yering went on to be awarded:
Winemaker of the Year in 2021, by Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine.
Winery of the Year 2021 by Huon Hooke’s The Real Review.
James Halliday Winery of the Year 2022 and in the same year Wine of the Year, the first time a winery has ever won the 2 major accolades in the one year.
And most recenlty, Winery of the Year 2024 (again) by Huon Hooke’s The Real Review.
Incredbile!
“Yarra Yering wines have always been very good, but under the current management, they have hit new heights. Sarah Crowe is an outstanding winemaker…. Without any fanfare (she) puts out a bevy of fabulous wines year after year.”
Huon Hooke, The Real Review, June 2019.
"Perfume is the signature of this wine with lifted violets, bramble and redcurrant fruits. Bright fruit flavours include cranberry, mulberries and blueberries. Fresh nettle presents a leafy lift and clove spices dance with vibrant acidity and the elegant fruit drive. The Malbec brings the energy and crunch to the wine. A wine of wonderful fruit purity."
Winemaker's notes.
"A blend of 80/20% 1995-planted cabernet and 1990-planted malbec. Matured in 225L barriques (15% new). A brilliant crimson purple. Aromas of cassis, blackberries, violets and a gentle whiff of cedar emanate from this beautifully put-together wine. Elegant, medium bodied and with super-supple tannins, Sarah Crowe has crafted an approachable and seductive cabernet. The well-deserved winner of the Best Cabernet Blend trophy at the 2022 Yarra Valley Wine Show. Date: Dec 2022; Alcohol: 13.5%; Price: $110.00; Drink by: 2032."
96 points. Phillip Rich. James Halliday Wine Companion.
It's also picked up a swag of awards:
Cabernet Blends Trophy, National Wine Show of Australia 2023
Gold Medal, 2023 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
Gold Medal, 95 Points – Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Gold Medal, 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
Gold Medal, Yarra Valley Wine Show 2022
Gold Medal, 2023 Royal Qld Wine Show
Trophy, Best Cabernet Blend, Yarra Valley Wine Show 2022
Medal Winner (5 stars) Cabernet Sauvignon Blends, 2023 Winewise Championship
| SKU | 1YYAGIN21 |
| Brand | Yarra Yering |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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