Sunday, October 24, 2010

Yalumba Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Yalumba is Australia's Oldest Family Owned Winery and highly regarded by Nick Stock in his the penguin good Australian wine guide 2010.  (Get The Book at www.readings.com.au)

Penguin Wine Award 2010: Winery of The Year
Awarded for all-round performance, Yalumba is a winery that has proved it can succeed in virtually any style and price point with an across the board track record that is the envy of the entire industry.  its influence on the position of Australian wine Internationally is one to be closely watched in the year ahead.  -Nick Stock

Notes on the Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Y Series


Winery: Yalumba
Country: Australia
Region: South
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2008
Drink Date: up to 2013
Price: approx: RM 65 

Deep dark crimson red colour with dark crimson hue displaying excellent depth.   Aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, spice and cedar.  Very fine grained slightly dry but balanced tannin structure. Aftertaste of spice, tobacco, hints of cinnamon and blackcurrant.  13.5% Alc Screwcap

This is a short-medium bodied wine, ready to enjoy now.  Go grab one, and try.  Let me know.  



1 comment:

  1. Hi, I am wondering if you could please provide me details where I can get this bottle?
    I will be ecstatic if I can find this bottle.

    Regards, Joanna.

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