{"product_id":"2010-wantirna-estate-amelia-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-750ml","title":"2010 Wantirna Estate 'Amelia' Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eEstablished in 1963 by Reg and Jessie Egan, \u003cstrong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eWantirna Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the Yarra Valley’s oldest and most cherished family-owned vineyards. Today, second-generation winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eMaryann Egan\u003c\/strong\u003e continues the estate’s legacy of crafting small-volume wines that combine classical structure with subtle sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eWine Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003eNamed after the family’s third-generation member, \u003cem data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e‘Amelia’\u003c\/em\u003e embodies the grace and strength of traditional Bordeaux blends — Cabernet Sauvignon providing structure and depth, Merlot lending suppleness and charm. Produced only from estate-grown fruit, it reflects the integrity of a single site and the timeless elegance of mature Yarra Valley reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eSituated on the gentle slopes near the Yarra River, Wantirna’s gravelly clay-loam soils and dry-grown vines yield low crops of intensely flavoured berries. The microclimate — warm days and cool nights — encourages gradual ripening, developing fine tannins and balanced acidity ideal for long-lived wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eEach variety was fermented separately in small open fermenters, with hand plunging and careful extraction to preserve fruit purity. The components were matured for approximately 18 months in French oak barriques (around one-third new) before blending and bottling on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eThe 2010 vintage was one of the finest of the decade — a mild growing season delivering beautifully balanced fruit with vibrant colour, aromatic intensity, and refined tannins. Wines from this year show exceptional ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eNow at peak maturity, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e2010 ‘Amelia’ Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals layers of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar, interwoven with savoury herbs, cigar box, and graphite. The palate is poised and textural, with fine-grained tannins and a long, harmonious finish. A graceful, perfectly evolved Yarra Valley classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cbr data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eVarieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (with small portions of Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; Petit Verdot)\u003cbr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eVintage: 2010\u003cbr data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13.5%\u003cbr data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eMaturation: 18 months in French oak (approx. 30% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now – 2032+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eA Yarra Valley Treasure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eThe 2010 \u003cem data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e‘Amelia’ Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e epitomises Wantirna Estate’s philosophy of understated elegance and longevity. A rare, mature release from one of Victoria’s most respected boutique producers — graceful, balanced, and beautifully enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060230406379,"sku":"SK6901d69a41794","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/Wantirna_Estate_Amelia_Cabernet_Sauvignon_-_Merlot_750ml.png?v=1763079472","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2010-wantirna-estate-amelia-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}