Yalumba Distinguished Sites The Steeple

Yalumba Distinguished Sites The Steeple

Wine Description

Drawn from a distinguished vineyard in the hamlet of Light Pass, The Steeple Shiraz is a true single vineyard wine. This wine is from biodynamically grown, low yielding centenarian vines planted in 1919. In the shadow of the Light Pass Immanuel Lutheran Church steeple, the roots of these old vines run deep into the ancient Barossa soils, yielding intensely flavored Shiraz grapes to create a wine of richness, texture, concentration and length.

Yalumba Clocktower
Yalumba Cooperage
Yalumba Vineyard
Yalumba Barrel Room
Yalumba Museum
Robert and Jess Hill-Smith
Winemaker, Louisa Rose
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Acclaim
“This reminds us of the classic Australian reds of the 1950s and 1960s. Very deep and rich, yet so vibrant and youthful, this has fresh-herb and savory complexity alongside the black-fruit aromas. Great muscular tannins on the powerful palate give it wonderful vitality and clarity. Just a touch of eucalyptus. Very long finish with a wonderfully velvety texture. From vines planted in 1919. Excellent aging potential. From biodynamically grown grapes.”
— James Suckling, Oct 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Barossa Valley
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Winemaking & Aging
Total SO2
112
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.57
Acidity:
6.21 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2
112