Yarra Yering Dry Red Wine No.1

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot

The first plantings at Yarra Yering into block No. 1 were these Cabernet vines and the name was born. The Malbec was also part of the original 1969 plantings. Merlot vines were originally interplanted with the Cabernet, with subsequent plantings made in 1990 on the newly acquired neighbouring land along with the Petit Verdot.

Blueberry and blackberry fruits and a comforting rustic iodine feel compliment some bay leaf lift. Clove spice and a hint of smoky oak bring both flavour and tannin. Beautiful fruit weight, refreshing acidity and fine tannins form a solid foundation for a long future. A complex but not intimidating wine, always exciting to watch evolve.