Yalumba

Rare & Fine The Signature

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The Signature is a celebration of wine and people – more than 50 vintages, 50 names and 50 stories – encapsulated in one historic Cabernet & Shiraz. It is with great pleasure we release our 55th iteration of Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz – a superb 2015 vintage that honors Darrell Kruger

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Wine Production

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 initiated the alcoholic fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts are then added to ensure that the fermentation is fully complete. These 'wild' ferments have helped contribute individual complexities to the wine, creating richness and fine textures.

Tasting Notes

Classic Signature aromatics of red cedar, currants and cranberries then shows the tight framework of black fruits of plums and cherries then tobacco and graphite to finish.

The palate has depth of flavour with lashings of Barossa currants and plums this is weighty and full bodied, powerful and imposing, dense but composed wine. Attractive and confident in its tannin structure with a touch of austerity on the finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with beef fillet with beetroot and horseradish or a vegan BBQ pinto bean burger patty with mushrooms, soy sauce, black pepper and molasses.

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Wine Production

Tasting Notes

Classic Signature aromatics of red cedar, currants and cranberries then shows the tight framework of black fruits of plums and cherries then tobacco and graphite to finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with beef fillet with beetroot and horseradish or a vegan BBQ pinto bean burger patty with mushrooms, soy sauce, black pepper and molasses.

Brand Materials

Tech Sheet Bottle Shot Acclaim

Platinum

TEXSOM International Wine Awards

POINTS

A museum release of the famous Yalumba 'The Signature', made by Kevin Glastonbury and honouring the late Darrell Kruger, a Yalumba vineyard manager from '75–'19. Blackberry, black cherry and dark plum fruits of great intensity and depth with a hint of exoticness to the spice array; soul-like it is. Hints of cedar, leather and mahogany. It boasts a superb structure and pitch-perfect weight, the fruit drawing long and elegant on the finish. What a ripper.

James Halliday

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“This has a very attractive, blackberry and red-plum nose with some leafy elements, as well as plenty of oak spice and hints of black tea. This has a fleshy, supple, bold and round palate. Very supple, sleek and long. Silky, yet sturdy. Very drinkable now and will last a good two decades. A vinous slam dunk!”

James Suckling

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The Signature has an enduring fan club for good reason; its reliability and satisfaction stem from a carefully struck harmony between the blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon with 48% Shiraz, sourced from an array of Barossa and Eden Valley vineyards planted between 1935 and 1969. This smart recipe perfectly captures a muscular but not assertive marriage of sympathetic grape varieties, not needing to speak too loudly to qualify its strength. From a vintage noted for its vibrant fruit, the bright primary flavors framed in a sharp liquorice note are now rounded and luscious from time spent in bottle, maturing with an effortless grace.

POINTS

"Limpid ruby. A complex and finely detailed bouquet evokes red and dark fruit preserves, pipe tobacco, smoky oak and candied rose and a succulent herb nuance builds in the glass. Offers bitter cherry, mulberry, cola, floral pastille and spicecake flavors, along with hints of vanilla and mocha. The smoky note recurs on an impressively long, floral- and spice-driven finish that's framed by smooth, even tannins."

Delectable

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“Honouring Barossa vineyard manager Darrell Kruger’s service (since 1975), the expressive nose reveals blueberry fruit, eucalyptus hints and mocha oak. Dried herbs, liquorice, chocolate, an ironstone tang and smoky espresso lend savoury nuance to the sweet plum and tighter-knit blackcurrant and berry flavours. Creamy vanilla oak (18% new) sheathes the firm backbone of tannin on a sustained, savoury and mineral finish.”

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"A seamless affair. Tobacco, blackcurrant, plum and malty oak sing in beautiful harmony, firm tannin singing from the same integrated songbook. Mint and dried herb notes make qualified contributions too. It doesn't have a lot of spunk, but it puts not a foot wrong."

James Halliday

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“Yalumba's 2015 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz features complementary notes of cedar and cassis, vanilla and blackberries, mint and black olives. It's full-bodied and velvety in feel, with ample tannin but also a sense of generosity, and it has a long, grainy-textured finish. Concentrated and intense, it should age well for a decade and a half or more. This 46th vintage of The Signature has been dedicated to Darrell Kruger, Barossa vineyard manager for Yalumba since 1975.”

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“This premium cuvée from Yalumba is classic Barossa. An almost 50-50 split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, it is rich and muscular yet restrained and balanced. It weaves notes of chocolate, plums, cherries, licorice, olives and ground black pepper with sweeter, cola-like notes from aging in a variety of oak barrels. The fruit on the palate feels bright and fresh thanks to a nice line of acidity. It’s supported by savory, textured tannins.”

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“This has a deep array of cassis and blackberries with some dried red fruit, spices and cedar. The palate is rich in mellow, red-plum and redcurrant flavors with fresh, easygoing, leathery complexity at the finish. Very classically styled. A blend of 51% cabernet sauvignon and 49% shiraz.”

James Suckling

POINTS

“This is a lush cabernet that keeps a cool profile, enriched by dark fruit and tannins that taste of coffee and bitter chocolate, even as the structure feels lovely and restrained. The wine benefits considerably from time with air, giving itself more fully a day after it’s first opened. Cellar it for a year or two, then serve with grilled lamb.”

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:

Multiple Vineyards

Soil composition:

Barossa Vineyards

Elevation:

300-1,500 feet

Average Vine Age:

35 years

Certifying Organizations:

ISO14001; Entwine Australia

Sustainability Certification:

EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence

Winemaking & Aging

Prefermentation Technique:

1-3 days on skins pre fermentation before wild yeast start to ferment

Varietal composition:

51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Shiraz

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Fining agent:

Vegan

Type of aging container:

Barriques and Hogsheads

Type of oak:

French, Hungarian and American

Length of aging before bottling:

22 months

Age of Aging Container:

20 months

Analytical Data

pH level:

3.5

Acidity:

6.6 g/L

Alcohol:

14.5 %

Residual sugar:

0.5 g/L

About the Vineyard

Vintage 2015 in the Barossa region has produced some excellent dense, concentrated and structured parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, just perfect for The Signature. The Cabernet Sauvignon components were sourced from both the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley.

The majority of the Shiraz comes from vineyards located on
Belvedere Road, approximately 1 km north of Nuriootpa on the Barossa Valley floor. These blocks provide the Shiraz sweetness, fullness, depth and help to add many layers of
complexity.

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