Pyren Reserve Cabernet 2017
About the wine
A delectable aged Victorian Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pyren vineyard basks in the sunshine of the glorious Warrenmang valley in the Victorian Pyrenees. Under careful management, the precious low-yielding vines have produced top quality fruit that has been wild fermented in open vats.
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This is a refined and regionally expressive Cabernet, packed with vibrant characters of red cherry, strawberry, blackberry and fig. There’s a hint of Chinotto at the back, all carried on a wave of fine tannins
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Don’t miss this golden opportunity to experience another expression of Leighton’s talents - a delectable aged Cabernet - for well under its $60 price tag. And you’ll put a smile back on his face into the bargain!
Best before
I'd open this wine now, however should continue to improve over the next 3-4 years
Serving advice
Decanting would benefit this wine, although not critical.
Food match
Osso Bucco on a finely mashed potato.
Contains sulphites
Wine profile
Meet the winemaker - Leighton Joy
- Leighton’s eyes were opened to the idea of winemaking when he started working in his father's sultana vineyard. In 1999, his father and uncle went on to establish Pyren vineyard in the beautiful Victorian Pyrenees (now a critically acclaimed winery), and his winemaking journey began.
- Before long, Leighton had racked up crates of experience and multiple medals - including the Western Victoria Wine Challenge trophy for Best Shiraz and Best Wine. But running a small business is never plain sailing and in 2015, Pyren hit a rough spot that threatened to close its doors.
- Getting Naked changed everything for Leighton as thousands of Angels came to the rescue and tripled his wine sales overnight. Today, he continues to craft single-vineyard drops from the family’s precious vines, pouring endless amounts of honesty and integrity into each bottle. And in 2020 it earned him a spot on the Top 50 Young Guns of Wine list.
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