The 2021 Yeringberg Cabernets is a stellar example of how cool-climate Cabernet in the Yarra Valley can deliver both refinement and depth. As one of Yeringberg’s signature bottlings, this is a layered, structured wine built to age and to reward patient cellaring.
On the nose, you’ll find aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf and graphite, intertwined with hints of peppercorn, menthol and wild herbs. In the glass, the wine is dark garnet with a youthful purple rim. The palate is precise and focused: black cherry, cassis, dark plum ride over fine-grained tannins and a subtle stroking of oak. Tension and freshness carry the wine through to a poised finish.
Although powerful, it never loses Yeringberg’s signature elegance. The oak (seasoned French) is supportive, not intrusive. The fruit and structure dominate, with the oak in a supporting role.
Details
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Variety: Cabernets blend with majority Cabernet Sauvignon
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Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
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Vintage: 2021
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Alcohol: ~14%
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Style: Full-bodied yet refined, with cellaring potential
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Cellaring: Drink now–2040+
Food Pairing
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Grilled ribeye or porterhouse steak
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Lamb cutlets or roast lamb
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Herb-crusted beef tenderloin
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Mature cheddar or Gruyère
The 2021 Yeringberg Cabernets is a benchmark local Cabernet: bold without being brutish, layered without losing definition, and eager for both early drinking and long aging in the cellar.
Every wine is scored out of 100 under the Winetrust Scoring System: Flavour 50 (nose 15, palate 25, finish 10), Structure 25, Balance & Harmony 15, Presentation 10. Totals are computed, never hand-entered.
Two bottles minimum, tasted on separate occasions by a named reviewer, unblind — and disclosed. Gifted samples are declared. Price never touches the score — value is rated separately. Nothing below 87 is listed, and key wines are re-tasted at twelve months with their score history preserved.
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