2021 Dominique Portet Single Vineyard Cabernet Malbec

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A bright fruit-driven Yarra Cabernet with a dash of Malbec, that hands-down, is amongst the best value for money wines going round.
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With an extensive family history in Bordeaux, it’s no wonder Dominique Portet has such a deft touch with this style of wines.

Cabernet dominant, with a nice touch of Malbec, this wine is bright and definitively medium-bodied. Tart red berries on the nose, while on the palate more of the same, in a fresh frame.

There is a real elegant charm to this wine, from a single-vineyard on their Coldstream estate, this wine is supple and bright, not to mention simply exceptional value for money all things considered.

94 Points - "Red fruits, boysenberry, a little dusty spice and tobacco, rosy perfume. Medium-bodied, redcurrant and fresh red fruits, a little hazelnut and dried herb/blonde tobacco, fresh, light fine grained but present tannin, quiet perfume, restrained, long and lively. Brightly lit. Classic feel here, and very good it is too." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

96 Points - "A blend of 91/9% cabernet sauvignon/malbec; 22 days on skins and 14 months in French oak (30% new), bottled July ’22. Its bright, deep crimson hue sets the ball rolling, the medium-bodied palate with raspberries and blackcurrants, the line unwavering, the balance likewise. A wine of finesse." - James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion)

91 Points - "Deep purple-red colour; youthful berry aroma including blueberry, a note of tomato bush, a floral note (from the malbec?) coming up with time in the glass. the palate is medium bodied and cut through with fresh acidity, the finish cleans up with a well-judged dash of tannin. It's already approachable." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

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    The silkiest of tannins

    I really enjoyed this Cabernet. Wonderful mouthfeel, powerful fruit. Great value in my book

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The Cabernet is classic Yarra Valley - medium-bodied and elegant, exuding red berry fruits like raspberries and plums and makes up 91% of the blend. The 9% Malbec also shows bright red fruits while adding a savoury, Australian garrigue character and pleasant complexity to the wine. The wine spent 22 days on skins, followed by 14 months in French oak - 30% new - adding support and some texture without overpowering the fruit and freshness.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Sub Type Cabernet | Blends
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Feature High Score
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
The Wine Front
The Real Review
Critic Score 94
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Alcohol 13%
Size 18
Vintage 2021
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