Yalumba

Yalumba
Yalumba Eden Valley Road Angaston SA 5353 Australia
PO Box 10Angaston SA 5353 Australia

Wine RoomMon-Sun: 10am-5pmPublic Holidays: 10am-5pm
Closed: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday
Tel: +61 8 8561 3200
Fax: +61 8 8561 3465

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Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2001
The 2000/2001 growing season was near to perfect with much needed winter and spring rains filling the soils and the vines beginning their growth in near perfect conditions. Flowering was even and was followed with a warm and dry ripening period.

Dense inky red in colour the nose is full of deep red fruits, spices and cloves with rich chocolates and concentrated sweet licorice all enveloped in creamy oak aromas. The palate is big and rich with sweet plummy fruit. The initial impact of plums, anise and sweetness continues to linger on and on. Like all The Reserves this is a wine built with structure and finishing with mouthfuls of long fine grained tannins.

Sourced primarily from the Eden Valley region from mature vines producing yields generally between 2 and 5 tonnes per hectare of intensely flavoured fruit. Soil types vary from red-brown earth over red clay to sandy loam over clay.

All parcels of fruit were fermented separately in either 8 tonne open fermenters or 6 tonne static potter fermenters. Indigenous or 'wild' yeasts, naturally present on the grape skins were allowed to complete the fermentation. These 'wild' ferments have helped contribute to the individual complexities of the wine, creating richness and fine textures.

The Octavius
Yalumba The Octavius has established a reputation as one of Australia's icon Shiraz wines, an amazing feat considering the first release was the 1990 vintage. In addition to being sourced from a number of very old vineyards in the Barossa, The Octavius is matured in American oak 'octaves' of 90 litres capacity. It is the only red wine in the world that is matured in such small barrels. The secret of the wine not becoming overpowered by the oak lies in the wood which is seasoned at Yalumba's own on-site cooperage for eight years before the octaves are crafted. Yalumba is one of a select few wineries in the world who boast their own coopers practising the ancient craft of barrel making.

The SignatureBeginning with the 1962 vintage, The Signature wines of Yalumba have saluted the very best of the vintage. They also have acknowledged the skills and dedicated service of people who have enhanced the traditions and culture of Yalumba. The Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend is a distinctively Australian style, and The Signature has set the benchmark for this iconic style, drawing heavily on Yalumba's great Barossa resource of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz vineyards. Deep and intense, the wine displays full palate weight with powerful fruit and soft American oak which was hand-coopered at Yalumba - a wine made for longevity, very much The Signature style. Winestate 40 years of The Signature tasting. List of signatories.

The Menzies
Since its inaugural vintage in 1987, The Menzies, named after Sir Robert Menzies, politician and red wine enthusiast, has continued to grow in stature and quality. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes used for The Menzies are estate grown at Yalumba's Coonawarra vineyard, an exceptional site in the heart of Coonawarra's legendary terra rossa strip.

The VirgiliusYalumba 'The Virgilius' Eden Valley Viognier is one of Yalumba's most distinguished white wines and our premium Viognier offering. With more than 26 years of experience with this variety, Yalumba today is one of the most influential producers of viognier in the world. Clones: a chapter in Yalumba's viognier journey. Late 2005 saw the beginning of the planting of the first viognier clonal selections that had been propagating in the Yalumba Vine Nursery in the Barossa. Eight different clones were planted on the south eastern park of the Yalumba Eden Valley vineyard - the "Virgilius Vineyard" on Flaxmann Valley Road. This represents the most clonally diverse planting of viognier in Australia. Although it will be some years before these vines are able to produce grapes, and more years again before they are of suitable standard to go in The Virgilius blend, this is the next exciting stage in the Yalumba viognier journey.

The Reserve Bins
In 1974, Yalumba created an outstanding Cabernet & Shiraz blend known simply as FDR1A. The wine soon became a legend in winemaking circles, appreciated both for its fruit expression and restrained power.

Mawson's One of Australia's finest explorers, Sir Douglas Mawson inspired the world with his courage and heroic feats. Yalumba was proud to be a sponsor of Mawson's pioneering Antarctic expeditions in 1911-14. In honour of the winery's historic association with this great Australian hero, Yalumba has released Mawson's, a rich and complex wine displaying generous ripe berry flavours complemented by spicy French oak.

Organic
As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental management, Yalumba has introduced three new wines which have been made from organically grown grapes. All grapes were selected from two South Australian vineyards which have been certified by the Soil Association of the UK and NASAA Australia as approved organic producers. Small quantities of Viognier and Shiraz were produced from the Barich family vineyard in Loxton and a Shiraz from the vineyard of Adrian Strachan in McLaren Vale.

Hand Picked Series Using only the best Barossa hand picked fruit, the Yalumba Shiraz Viognier, Yalumba Tri-centenary Old Vine Grenache and Yalumba Eden Valley Riesling are all unique in style and rich in concentrated fruit flavour.

Barossa Eden
For more than 150 years Yalumba has been a vital part of the Barossa, making wines that reflect the best of the region. These wines are no exception. Sourced from the heart of the Barossa region in South Australia, these fine wines reflect Yalumba's dedication to creating wines with regional character, varietal flavour and individual personality.

Barossa For more than 150 years Yalumba has been a vital part of the Barossa, making wines that reflect the best of the region. These wines are no exception. Sourced from the heart of the Barossa region in South Australia, these fine wines reflect Yalumba's dedication to creating wines with regional character, varietal flavour and individual personality.

Galway Vintage Traditional Shiraz 2006
Since the 1940s Yalumba has been producing premium red wine under the Galway name. This release celebrates 60 years of Galway and offers both intense Shiraz flavours and complex American oak barrel characters Christobel's CDWChristobel Hill Smith was an integral part of the personality of Yalumba for over 60 years. Her vitality and charm bewitched all those around her. This is a dashing, lively, crisp blend, and is reminiscent of its namesake, Christobel.

Y Series (Australia)
The Yalumba Y Series of varietal wines express the lively personality and colourful 150-year history of the Hill Smith family of Yalumba, Australia's oldest family owned winery. These are fresh and flavoursome fruit-driven wine styles of quality and consistency, highlighting the true regional character of South Australia's most renowned viticultural areas and confirming Yalumba's reputation as Australia's finest independent winemaker.

Y Series (Export)
The Yalumba Y Series of varietal wines express the lively personality and colourful 150-year history of the Hill Smith family of Yalumba, Australia's oldest family owned winery. These are fresh and flavoursome fruit-driven wine styles of quality and consistency, highlighting the true regional character of South Australia's most renowned viticultural areas and confirming Yalumba's reputation as Australia's finest independent winemaker.

D Black Cuvée
The Yalumba D house style is first determined in the vineyard. Each vintage, small parcels of exceptional grapes are selected for each wine to accurately reflect individual terroir characteristics and form the desired structure, flavour and aroma profile.

Museum Reserve
Samuel Smith, founder of Yalumba, first began making wines at his Angaston winery almost 150 years ago and the production of fortified wines has long been part of that history. Today, Yalumba maintains its reputation for premium quality fortified wines by occasionally releasing very small parcels of show reserve stocks.

V de Vie
The term Eau de Vie literally translates to ‘Water of Life’ and originated in France. This clear brandy or distilled, fermented fruit juice reflects the early origins of distillation which were first explored in the pursuit of remedies to varied ailments. It soon found a new purpose as a beverage to be enjoyed rather than a medicinal aide. Today it is a rare and special spirit made around the world in small quantities from selected fruits.
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