2013 Wantirna Estate 'Amelia' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot 750ml

Overview

The 2013 Wantirna Estate Amelia Cabernet Merlot is an elegant, mature Australian red wine from Wantirna Estate in the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Produced predominantly from historic dry-grown vines planted in 1963, this 750ml Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend incorporates Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Combining red berry and mulberry fruit with earthy, herbal and subtle cocoa notes, this refined, medium-bodied Yarra Valley wine displays fine tannins, graceful structure and impressive length.

Critic Reviews

95/100 — Jeremy Oliver
Tasted January 2014

94/100 — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front
“This takes elegance to a new level, in a good way. It puts fine into the word finesse.”
Tasted November 2015

Vineyard & Winemaking

Wantirna Estate Amelia is sourced predominantly from the estate's original Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines planted in 1963, complemented by Petit Verdot established in 1989. The proportions vary with each vintage, reflecting seasonal conditions and vineyard yields.

The vines are entirely dry-grown, with deep root systems extending into clay soils to access natural moisture. These mature plantings contribute to the wine's concentration, structural finesse and distinctive Yarra Valley character.

The 2013 growing season produced small crops at Wantirna Estate, with the wine displaying an elegant balance of ripe fruit, freshness and finely integrated tannins.

About the Producer

Wantirna Estate was established in 1963 by Reg and Bertina Egan, becoming one of the pioneering vineyards of the modern Yarra Valley wine revival. Situated in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, the estate remains a family-owned producer dedicated to small-production wines from its historic vineyard.

Winemaker Maryann Egan continues the family's commitment to traditional, site-driven winemaking, drawing on experience gained in Burgundy, Bordeaux and Australia. Wantirna Estate is renowned for its elegant, age-worthy wines, particularly its classic Cabernet blends.

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