{"product_id":"wantirna-estate-amelia-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2024","title":"Wantirna Estate Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2024 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e“Old vine Yarra Cabernet blend with black berries, violets, cedar and long fine tannins.”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWantirna Estate Amelia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2024 is a beautifully composed Yarra Valley Cabernet blend from one of the region’s genuine pioneering estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 comes from a particularly strong season, producing concentrated blackberry, blackcurrant and red berry fruit with violets, cedar and savoury spice. The palate is medium bodied, finely structured and remarkably persistent, with generous fruit supported by the long, elegant tannins that have become a hallmark of Wantirna’s old vines. Wantirna describes the vintage as showing exceptional concentration and a complex mix of berry flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is classic Yarra Cabernet territory. Plenty of flavour and structure, but without trying to flatten you with weight. It is serious wine, just with very good manners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackcurrant, blackberry and red berries with violets, cedar and subtle savoury spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium bodied and concentrated with dark berries, fresh acidity and fine, persistent tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and composed with lingering cassis, cedar, violet and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"599\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eHalliday Wine Companion - 98+ Points \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003e47\/44\/9% cabernet sauvignon\/merlot and cabernet franc field blend\/petit verdot. A gorgeous, bright, crimson purple. This soars effortlessly from the glass with its aromas of pure blackcurrant, dark raspberry and gentle cedar and floral notes. The more you swirl this, the more perfumed it becomes! Medium bodied, this is just as fragrant on the palate, which is simultaneously concentrated, structured, elegant and very long. A simply superb wine. Philip Rich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent with roast lamb, grilled steak, slow cooked beef and mushroom dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works beautifully with aged cheddar and other firm cheeses. If opening it young, give it some time in the glass to let the perfume and tannins settle into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWantirna Estate is one of the pioneering vineyards of the modern Yarra Valley, with vines first planted in 1963. The estate remains a tiny single vineyard operation, with many of those original vines still forming the backbone of the wines today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmelia is the estate’s Cabernet based blend, combining Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Production is very small, and the 2024 release was made in smaller quantities than usual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are wineries that spend a great deal of effort telling you how important they are. Wantirna has spent more than 60 years making the point in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is built to age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGary Walsh reviewed the \u003c\/span\u003e2024 vintage specifically and gives it a drinking window of 2028 to 2043+\u003cspan\u003e, which gives you a very clear idea of the structure and longevity here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can certainly be enjoyed earlier for its concentrated fruit and perfume, but patience should bring more cedar, tobacco and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wantirna Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium Yarra Valley Cabernet Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Screw Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Flavours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackcurrant, Blackberry, Red Berries, Violet, Cedar, Savoury Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":47804622962905,"sku":null,"price":114.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Wantirna_Estate_Amelia_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Merlot_2024_750ml.png?v=1794034794","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/wantirna-estate-amelia-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2024","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}