Yeringberg ‘Yeringberg’ Cabernet Blend 2021

Product Information: Awarded an impressive 98 points in Halliday’s Wine Companion, the 2021 edition of Yeringberg’s Bordeaux blend (58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec) offers a harmonious balance of elegance, structure, depth, and complexity. The beauty of this wine lies in its versatility—whether enjoyed today, tomorrow, or decades from now, it promises exceptional drinking. On the nose, cool and inviting aromas of blackcurrant, violet, plum, tapenade, cedar, mint, and a touch of tobacco leaf are met with fine, savoury elements on the palate. The wine builds in depth and richness with time, supported by firm but refined tannins. A perfect blend of vibrancy and complexity, it can be savoured now or cellared for years to come. Sourced from vines planted between 1969 and 2000, this wine was matured for 20 months in French barriques, with 35% new oak. Maker: Guill de Pury, having grown up beside Yeringberg’s dormant 19th-century winery in Coldstream, was inspired by his heritage and, with his wife Katherine, decided to replant the vineyard in 1969. Through their dedication, the de Pury family restored both the site and the reputation of this historic Australian estate, releasing their first commercial wine in 1974. Since 2008, their daughter Sandra has been crafting the wines, while her brother David, with a PhD in plant physiology, oversees the vineyards and Yeringberg’s grass-fed lamb and cattle. Sandra’s path to winemaking took her from working as a chef in Hong Kong to studying hotel management in Switzerland, and later earning an MBA at the University of Melbourne. After working as a management consultant, Sandra eventually returned to the family business, completing a degree in oenology to become the fourth-generation winemaker at Yeringberg. She describes winemaking as “the perfect combination of intellectual, physical, and sensory engagement.” Yeringberg’s commitment to the future is evident in their ongoing evolution. They are designing a new winery and started a replanting program in 2020 to address climate change and phylloxera, establishing two new vineyard sites on south- and east-facing slopes. The Philosophy: As pioneers in the Yarra Valley, the de Pury family is renowned for producing wines of finesse and elegance that epitomise the region’s finest offerings. Yeringberg’s wines come from some of the oldest vines in the valley and are crafted in small quantities. Their red wines, particularly in riper years, exhibit a velvety generosity of flavour, while retaining their varietal integrity and unique character. These long-lived wines continue to uphold Yeringberg’s legacy as one of the Yarra’s most important producers. Nose – Blueberries, Cherry Blossom, Oak Cedar This is a beautifully fragrant and seductive Yeringberg with its aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, cherry blossom, violets and just the right amount of oak-derived cedar and pencil-shaving scents. Palate – Medium Bodied, Red Fruited, Tobacco Edge It’s medium-bodied, svelte and red fruited, with a savoury cedar and tobacco edge, fine grained tannin, again that vaguely honey/floral thing. Finish – Chocolate Tannins, Florals, Fine Grained Fine grained tannin, again that vaguely honey/floral thing, with a strawberry and cocoa powder finish of excellent length. A blend of 58/14/14/9/5% cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc/merlot/petit verdot/malbec. Matured 20 months in French barriques (35% new). Bright crimson purple. From a great year, this is a beautifully fragrant and seductive Yeringberg with its aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, cherry blossom, violets and just the right amount of oak-derived cedar and pencil-shaving scents. The epitome of medium bodied, it’s elegant, discreet and persistent on the palate, even at this early juncture. Equally important, the fruit is perfectly framed by the wine’s fine-grained and silky tannins and, as has been demonstrated on many occasions, this will mature slowly and gracefully. – Phillip Rich, Wine Companion, 98 Points. Pungent sweet spices, fresh leather, violets and blackcurrants on the nose. The palate is finely styled, preferring elegance over brawn. Oak spice and tannins are a touch prominent in its youth but with time they will marry, given the intensity and complexity of the fruit. Bitter chocolate tannins temper the fruit. A refined cabernet blend for the ages. – Gabrielle Poy, The Real Review, 97 Points. Red and blue fruit, blonde tobacco and cedar, honey baked ham, some floral and mint perfume. It’s medium-bodied, svelte and red fruited, with a savoury cedar and tobacco edge, fine grained tannin, again that vaguely honey/floral thing, with a strawberry and cocoa powder