Ripe and somewhat lush like many of the new release Yering Station wines but to my mind this pulls it off spectacularly. I have a big soft spot for Yarra Valley Cab Sauv, cooler climate Cabernet produces a delightful fruit bomb with a velvet lusciousness that is right up my alley.

There really is a lot to like about this Cabernet, from the get-go a plethora of rich ripe fruit engulfs the nose, with notes of mint and truffle in the mix. The palate is beautifully weighted, with blackcurrant, dark chocolate and tobacco hints all vying for attention. Tannins are soft and elegant but provide more than sufficient backbone for a long, silky finish.

The pedigree of prior vintages suggest that cellaring for 15-20 will benefit, but this is drinking very, very well in its youth. Don't hold back!