Mayer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Victoria, 2021 (750ml)

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Mayer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Victoria, 2021 (750ml)

CI$105.00

Cool‑climate Yarra Cabernet — blackcurrant, red plum, graphite, dried herbs and subtle oak; medium‑bodied, fresh and finely structured.

Country: Australia
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
Bottle Size: Full Bottle (750 ml)

Additional Info

Rating:

92 Points Wine Advocate

Highlight:

As far as I know, and I'd be thrilled to be corrected, this is Australia's only 100% whole-bunch Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a highly unusual approach to this variety, which is so austere and rigid in its expression. Its the one grape that you can't bend too far in terms of style, and all off-piste expressions of it (e.g., sparkling) still display the same tannic rigidity. So, this 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon from Mayer is super bright in the glass, with a green pea, mulch, summer lawn-clipping character on the nose. There is cassis and blackberry, boiled lollipop and green peppercorns, and while the vinification has changed the course of the aromatics and flavors in this wine, it has birthed an entirely new direction for the grape. It will polarize and confront many, but for those with adventure in their hearts and no fixed feeling for what they need from a Cabernet, this is sure to titillate. I bet it will age prodigiously. - Erin Larkin

Description

Timo Mayer’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from the Yarra Valley is a vibrant, cool‑climate expression with an emphasis on perfume and texture over heaviness. Aromas of blackcurrant and red plum are layered with graphite, dried herbs and gentle oak spice. The palate is medium‑bodied and energetic, with bright acidity, fine‑grained tannins and a savoury, mineral‑tinged finish. A refined, modern Cabernet that drinks well now and will age gracefully over the mid‑term.