Kirrihill Vineyard Selection Series Leasingham Cabernet Malbec 2021
- 92
- $35
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Blending 87% Cabernet Sauvignon (including 10% from the 2024 vintage) with 13% Malbec (including 2% from 2025), this wine displays aromas of plum, black cherry, cassia bark, dusty cedar and boysenberry that initially sit a little reserved but open up gracefully with aeration. On the palate, it is juicy and vibrant, with bright fruit notes of plum, mulberry and fine cedar unfolding alongside mocha and subtle graphite nuances. Firm, fine-grained tannins provide structure and definition, guiding the wine to a medium-length finish. The wine’s lively acidity and well-integrated tannins make it a well-structured, vibrant red that offers excellent value within its price bracket.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
