Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2003 all wrapped in a youthfully

all wrapped in a youthfully austere finish that exudes that wonderful quality of underlying tension

palate coating and ultra-saline finish that goes on and on

There is enough wood and reduction to notice so I would strongly advise decanting this if you’re inclined to try a bottle young

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Yalumba, Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage:2003 all wrapped in a youthfullyIn general, I find Coonawarra a vastly over rated region for Cabernet Sauvignon, with a few noticeable exceptions, one of which is Yalumbas The Menzies, a Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 300 liter French and American hogsheads for 22 months. The 2003 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon reveals gorgeous notes of creosote, blueberry liqueur, black currants, licorice, and cedar. Full bodied with great fruit purity, real stature, wonderful sweetness (from