2016 Yalumba The Caley Cab Shiraz
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"This is one of the greatest examples of this great Australian Blend of recent decades!"~99 Halliday Wine Companion
Yalumba winery was born in 1849 when founder Samuel Smith planted his first vineyard in the heart of Barossa Valley. Forty-four years later, Fred Caley Smith (from the third generation of the family) started developing sustainable viticulture and winemaking, which is still implemented to this day. The winery has a strong sense of responsibility for the environment, which has earned them more than 43 accolades for their sustainable practices, including the “International Award of Excellence for Sustainable Wine Growing” and the “International Green Apple Gold Award.”
In 2001, the Smith family decided to honor Caley’s passion, and bold, pioneering spirit by introducing a new wine: The Caley Cabernet & Shiraz. This wine is “the pinnacle of a long winemaking journey of excellence, that rightfully honors Yalumba’s most adventurous son, Fred Caley Smith.”
Today, the Hill-Smith family is a big name in the Australian wine industry, owning more than 19 estates throughout the continent.
Louisa Rose is the genius behind Yalumba’s wines, she works with winemaker Kevin Glastonbury to create these masterpieces. Louisa has a long trajectory in the world of wine and has become one of the world’s most respected winemakers. In 1999, she was awarded “Barossa Winemaker of the Year” and in 2004 “International Woman in Wine” by London IWSC. She has been recognized two times as "Winemaker of the Year" by Gourmet Traveler WINE Magazine and by the Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology, and in 2014 she was awarded “Best winemaker in Australia."
Kevin Glastonbury, Louisa’s right hand, joined Yalumba in 1999. Ken’s passion to innovate and experiment has been recognized by several wine critics and was recently named “Winemaker of the Year” by Winestate.
The Caley is a beautiful blend of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz, The Caley is "a classic marriage of two noble varieties and two great Australian wine regions." The result is pure magic.
Aging: 21 months in French oak barrels (25% new)
At A Glance
- Varietal:
- Syrah/Shiraz
- Region:
- Australia
- Size:
- 750ml
TASTING NOTES
What's in the Glass
71% Coonawarra Cabernet, 29% Barossa Shiraz. Very deep, dense red. Showcasing bright, attractive floral notes, cherry, oyster shell, leafy stalks, and redcurrant. A very defined and composed wine with engaging ripe fruits on the palate. Medium to full depth with a densely layered structure delivering a prominent yet silky tannin profile. This wine is built to age.
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