Mac Forbes "Hugh" Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Named after Mac's dad, there's a rich touch of Agen prune and currant to this Bordeaux blend, cedar and spice and then a fresher, more vital black fruit ripe freshness. The palate has really nice balance, the fruit savoury, the structure nicely fresh and firm, giving this very good length with a lovely classic style.

The Bordeaux blend is still arguably the most successful of all grapes or blends from the Yarra Valley. At relatively low alcohols the wines are elegant, perfumed and ripe. While approachable as a young wine, Hugh will age gracefully for twenty plus years. In this wine Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant variety and is complimented by Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

A vibrant nose of fresh cranberry, dark cherry and crushed herbs with a hint of coriander seed and baking spice. Palate is long and luscious with silky elegant tannins, pure red fruits and a sinewy freshness that draws the wine all the way back. All varieties working in perfect harmony. Delicious now, but will reward careful cellaring.