Allinda Yarra Valley Cabernets 2018

A classic Bordeaux blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot that enjoyed 24 months in various types of oak. "This is deep vibrant purple in colour with a lovely alluring nose. Mulberries, cassis, chocolate, spices and good oak integration as well as seamless in style with impressive length. The palate shows more plums, aniseed and darker fruits with good acidity. This still has a decade ahead of it and benefits from the time already spent in the cellar. With very fine tannins, this is an excellent Bordeaux blend from the Yarra. 94pts" (Ken Gargett, Wine Pilot). Sam Kim, Wine Orbit is a big fan too "This is bold and robust, showing cassis, dried herb, warm spice and cedary oak notes on the nose, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate delivering terrific richness with fleshy texture. Sweetly fruited with savoury undertones, it's splendidly structured by fine chalky tannins. 95pts"