The deep magenta colour shows vibrancy and hints of the rich, expressive wine to come. The aromatics are opulent, with a perfume of violets, dark soy, hints of spice and the warm, comforting mélange of black fruits. The palate is eloquent with blackcurrants, red plums and clove spice melding with dark chocolate. The wine has a beautiful structure with fine tannins, balanced acidity and a lingering finish. 

The Menzies Vineyard, Yalumba's premiurn Cabernet Sauvignon estate, was established in the world-famous region of Coonawarra in 1975. The terroir is defined by rod brown earth over limestone, perfect for growing grapes for full-bodied, structured red wine.

The 2019 vintage in Coonawarra has been highly regarded by winemakers. It was a cool winter with average rainfalls. This encouraged the growth of healthy canopies and set the vines up well for the growing season. Summer was full of sunshine and dry weather. The famous Bonney upwelling played its part, cooling summer temperatures to produce Cabernet Sauvignon that is deep and rich in colour with great varietal definition. 

The Cigar is a name coined by Coonawarra Vignerons to describe the region's unique cigar-shaped strip of rich red terra rossa soil. Home to some of Australia's most famous vineyards, the secret of Coonawarra lies in the intimate bond berween the terra rossa soil, limestone layers. pure artisan water and a long, cool ripening season. Fortunate to be part of this iconie place, Yalumba salutes the region's pioneers and those privileged to inherit its future.