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.
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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 2016 in the Barossa region has produced some beautiful aromatic and densely concentrated parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced primarily from the Barossa Valley - including vineyards near Gomersal, Greenock and the Krondorf foothills. The majority of the Shiraz comes from the Schiller family vineyard, including plantings dating from 1925, 1935 and 1945. These blocks provide the Shiraz sweetness, fullness and depth and help to add layers of complexity.