Yalumba Rare & Fine The Signature
Wine Description
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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Vineyard & Production Info
Winemaking & Aging
Analytical Data
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.
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.