Helen & Joey Estate Alena Yarra Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

“Gorgeously styled with seductive complexity…95pts” (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). "It’s hard to go past the tasting notes from our panel that simply note this “smells expensive!” but you’ll know exactly what we mean from a classy bouquet that’s quintessential cabernet. Mint, blackcurrant, cassis, tobacco leaves and cedar are there, with similar flavours on the tongue amidst a balanced, velvety smooth palate that’s drinking perfectly." (John Lehmann, The Australian). The lovely Helen and Joey Estate is situated on the old Fernando Vineyard on Spring Lane in Gruyere, in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Their new purpose-built winery and cellar door, and the excellent Re’em restaurant and hotel make it wonderfully easy to spend a few days in the area, soaking up the views of the vines ... not to mention tasting the products of the vines as well! You can also taste a sample of their Yarra Valley magic here with their brilliant Alena Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium bodied with blackcurrant, cigar box, tea leaf and mint, it’s beautifully complex with a long elegant finish. A winning choice with a prime rack of lamb.