Agincourt Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Originating from the Yarra Valley in the state of Victoria, southeastern Australia, this wine comes from vineyards planted on cool hillsides with predominantly clay-loam soils mixed with gravel. The Yarra Yering estate is located in Gruyere, in the heart of this historic region where quality winemaking has been revived thanks to a temperate climate, cool nights, and mountain influences. The Agincourt parcels are selected to offer a precise expression of Bordeaux grape varieties within this iconic wine landscape.

The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes are harvested by hand, plot by plot, then destemmed and fermented in small open vats with pump-overs and punch-downs for gentle extraction. After pressing, the wines are transferred to French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, for extended aging to allow the tannins to integrate and aromatic complexity to develop before final blending and bottling at the estate.

This wine reveals notes of blackcurrant , blackberry , and black cherry , complemented by floral touches of violet and spicy nuances of pepper and clove . Delicate accents of blond tobacco , cedar , and toasted oak add a subtle woody dimension. On the palate, the texture is precise, with lively acidity, firm yet fine tannins, and a long finish that leaves an impression of freshness and balance.

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multigenerational winemaking families, and a deep-rooted knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to this a thirst for exploration and innovation, a fearless attitude, and a diverse portfolio of 65 wine regions across a wide range of climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine nation. Australia burst onto the export scene in the 1980s and has since been offering the world vibrant, fruity, and exceptionally good-value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, the history of Australian wine was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diverse range of high-quality Australian wines and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is concentrated primarily along the southern coastline where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions, each centered around major cities: Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne, and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the world's largest wine producers and was the fourth-largest exporter in 2011. This recent development has made Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines throughout the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines, which are defined by their terroir.