Menzies is the name of Yalumba's Coonawarra estate, which is almost entirely devoted to Cabernet Sauvignon. Like most of the Yalumba wines, the oak levels have been pared back in recent vintages, allowing this wine's cassis fruit to to shine. Hints of tobacco, bay leaf and sage bring complexity, while the tannins are fine, adding a softly dusty feel to the long finish.
There's a terrific juiciness and vibrancy to the blackberry and plum flavors, with Earl Grey tea, licorice, cedar and floral notes lingering as the tannins turn firm on the finish. Drink now through 2030.
