Yalumba

The Signature Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

9.38 ratings

9.42 pro ratings

Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese

Top Notes For

9.1

1998 vintage. Had one a week ago which was oxidised and off. This bottle was a return to form with Berry cassis notes and chocolate although with a porty note. Everything together but probably at its best a few years ago. Not as strong as the 1998 Bin 389.

1998 vintage. Had one a week ago which was oxidised and off. This bottle was a return to form with Berry cassis notes and chocolate although with a porty note. Everything together but probably at its best a few years ago. Not as strong as the 1998 Bin 389.

May 19th, 2016

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.8

1998

1998

Sep 7th, 2014

Jennifer Wolffert

8.9

Surprisingly enjoyable. Smooth with nice tartness and depth

Surprisingly enjoyable. Smooth with nice tartness and depth

Oct 18th, 2014

10

Probably the most brilliant bottle of wine I had in 2012

Probably the most brilliant bottle of wine I had in 2012

Dec 28th, 2012

9.1

Izek had this 6 years ago

Izek had this 6 years ago

Mar 6th, 2019

9.4

Marcus had this 10 years ago

Marcus had this 10 years ago

Oct 4th, 2014

9.2

Paul had this 10 years ago

Paul had this 10 years ago

Jul 21st, 2014

8.7

Yoichiro had this 11 years ago

Yoichiro had this 11 years ago

Jun 1st, 2013