‘The Signature’ is one of the stalwarts of Australian wine. A classical Australian ‘Claret’, it displays the harmony of Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. It is a traditionally inspired, full bodied, generous wine.
2012 was a smart vintage in the Barossa Valley, and much of the quality of the vintage comes thought in this wine. On this showing it is in desperate of need of further bottle age. Although not tight or overly tannic, it is a touch shy at the moment. Given the pedigree of the label and the quality of the vintage, it should be strutting its stuff with 6-8 more years in bottle.
2012 YALUMBA THE SIGNATUREProducer: Yalumba
Variety: Shiraz Cabernet blends
Region: Barossa Valley, South Australia
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 20 November 2016
Tasting Note:
Deep ruby. Bright nose of plum, cherry, cassis, woodsmoke, graphite, coconut and vanilla. Full bodied, red fruit meets black, the Cabernet coming through more with air. Tannins are super-fine, sitting very much behind the fruit. Solid, a good rendition of this classic label, but needing several years more in bottle to reveal its full potential.
Score: 16+/20
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