Agincourt 2017 (Yarra Yering)

Cellar for up to 20 years. Decant for 2 hours or more before serving. Agincourt is a blend of French grapes, matured under the blazing Australian sun. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up 75%, Malbec makes up the remaining 25%, and together they form an intoxicating bouquet of ripe plum, blackberry, redcurrant, and dried herbs, balanced out by fresh hints of eucalyptus and freshly cut hedge. Yarra Yering was founded in 1973 by Dr Bailey Carrodus, an Australian native and one of the first few pioneers to produce modern wines in Yarra Valley, in southeastern Australia. In fact, the first Yarra Yering vintage was also the first commercial wine to be made in Yarra Valley since 1929. These days, the winery is under the leadership of Sarah Crowe, who steered the estate to winning the James Halliday Winery of the Year and Wine of The Year in 2022. On the palate, classic Cabernet notes of tart black and red berries mingle with smokey notes of plum, from the Malbec. It is sumptuous and deep in the mouth, with dense, angular tannins and juicy acidity. The mixture underwent malolactic fermentation and 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels before release, imparting a subtle oaky texture. Consider pairing Agincourt with sticky barbecue, a rich steak, or roast vegetables.