Yalumba Rare & Fine The Menzies

Wine Description
Since 1987, the Hill-Smith family has counted itself amongst those fortunate enough to produce an estate grown Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon. To own a vineyard upon that famous terra rossa soil over limestone is the holy grail of all Cabernet Sauvignon purists. Experimentation, innovation, minimalist intervention and small batch winemaking has resulted in The Menzies’ reputation as one of the best wines of its type to emerge from the region – a wine of longevity, elegance and structure.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Menzies Vineyard
Soil composition
Terra Rossa and Limestone
Elevation:
150 feet
Average Vine Age:
35 years
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
hogsheads & barriques
Type of oak:
Hungarian, French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
23 months
Age of Aging Container:
18 months
Total SO2
97
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.61 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2
97