2017 Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon

A commanding Cabernet Sauvignon — structured and authoritative, with classic varietal intensity and the hallmark elegance of a great vintage.

This is one of Australia's most celebrated single-vineyard Cabernet expressions.

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front | 95 Points – The R Review

Coonawarra, SA

$60 a bottle
Flagship • Single Vineyard • Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

"A commanding Cabernet Sauvignon — structured and authoritative, with classic varietal intensity and the hallmark elegance of a great vintage."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep ruby with a dark garnet core — dense, polished and full of presence.

Aroma:
Classic and complex with:

• blackcurrant and dark cherry
• cedar, cigar box and tobacco
• dark chocolate and spice
• mint, eucalyptus and dried herbs

Quintessential Coonawarra Cabernet character with serious depth and structure.

Palate:
Full-bodied with firm, structured tannins and excellent balance.
Expect layers of:

• blackcurrant, cassis and dark plum
• rich, concentrated fruit
• cedar, spice and integrated oak
• mint and earthy mineral complexity
• firm tannins with precision and length

The wine delivers power with refinement, combining varietal intensity, structure and exceptional aging potential.

Finish:
Long, structured and persistent with lingering blackcurrant, cedar, spice and fine tannins.

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – The Wine Front

95pts – The R Review

About The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon

Yalumba's The Menzies is one of Australia's most iconic single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons, sourced exclusively from Yalumba's Menzies Vineyard in Coonawarra — home to the famous terra rossa soils that define the region's benchmark reds.

It represents:

• Yalumba's flagship Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
• single-vineyard precision and terroir expression
• exceptional structure and long-term cellaring potential

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2017
• Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Coonawarra, SA
• Producer: Yalumba
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2040

Food Pairings

• Grilled ribeye and prime cuts
• Slow-braised lamb shanks
• Roast beef with jus
• Porcini risotto
• Hard aged cheddar
• Charcuterie and terrines

Why We Love It

This is elite Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon — powerful, structured and built to age.
At $60, it delivers world-class quality and serious critical acclaim.

A must-have for collectors and lovers of benchmark Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.