VINEYARDS:

Cabernet - Yering Grange, Yering, Victoria

Malbec - Sunshine Creek, Yarra Glen, Victoria

WINEMAKING: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec from the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley. Both varieties were optically sorted at the winery before being fermented separately in small, open-top vessels. After 14 days on skins, the wines were pressed to neutral oak, where each component underwent nine months of élevage before being blended and bottled in December 2023.

TASTING NOTES: Bright crimson-purple in colour, this vibrant Cabernet Malbec offers expressive aromas of blackberry, dark cherry and sweet spice, layered with subtle hints of chocolate. The palate is luscious and beautifully composed, revealing generous red and dark fruits with delicate whispers of spice. Fine, velvety tannins provide structure and poise, leading to a long, balanced finish. Drinking beautifully now, with the structure and depth to evolve gracefully over the years ahead.

PEAK DRINKING: Present - 2036+

WINE ANALYSIS

ALC/VOL: 12.8%

TA: 5.3 g/L

pH: 3.49 400 dozen produced

2023 Fetherston 'Camellia' Cabernet Malbec

$35.00

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'This is wonderfully ripe and fragrant on the nose with aromas of blackcurrant, thyme, fennel, and roasted hazelnut. It's beautifully weighted and generously textured on the palate, splendidly framed by silky texture and finely infused tannins, making it robust and sturdy with a persistent, structured finish.'
93 points
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

'Deep crimson in colour with dark purple edges. The aroma is rich and inviting, showing blackcurrant, dark plum and blackberry, supported by cedar, cocoa and subtle dried herb notes. The palate is generous and structured, delivering layers of dark fruit with touches of blackcurrant and ripe plums, framed by fine-grained tannins. Cabernet provides line and length, while Malbec adds plushness and depth. Integrated oak enhances complexity. A stylish, balanced blend that combines rich varietal intensity with structure and sophistication which is approachable now but with the framework to age gracefully.'
93 points
- Russell Gallagher, Vino Masters

2023 Fetherston 'Camellia' Cabernet Malbec

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