Yalumba Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The growing season consisted of a late winter break, but then very favourable

winter and spring rains, filling up the soil profiles with water, placing the vines

in excellent health with strong canopies and a balanced fruit-set. The summer

was dry, and pest and disease pressures were low. January was quite hot, then

February and March were mild with cool nights, allowing the grapes to develop

good colour and ripen quickly while retaining a good natural acidity.

This wine displays characters of bright blackcurrant, cedar, dark cherries with

a hint of mocha chocolate. An elegant palate structure and fine savoury tannins

mean the wine is terrific drinking now but will also develop classic aged

characters over the next 5 years.