Yalumba Distinguished Sites Hand Picked

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Wine Description

Showcasing the coolness of the Eden Valley high country, the Distinguished Site Hand Picked Shiraz and Viognier is a super smooth wine that heralds Shiraz first and foremost

Yalumba Clocktower
Yalumba Cooperage
Yalumba Vineyard
Yalumba Barrel Room
Yalumba Museum
Robert and Jess Hill-Smith
Winemaker, Louisa Rose
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Acclaim
“Mid ruby-crimson with an evolved rim. Subtle, well-balanced, well-integrated nose – very comforting. Really satisfying and very slightly salty. Almost more of a ripe Syrah than a typical Shiraz. A hint of malted milk. Alcohol well reined in. Really beautiful balance.” - 17 out of 20
— Jancis Robinson, Jul 2021
“This relatively big-boned Eden Valley Shiraz, this may taut the fact it’s cofermented with Viognier, but it only sees 2% of the variety. Nevertheless, even a smidgeon of Viognier seems to lift an often heavy grape like Shiraz into slightly brighter territory. This version opens with red-cherry aromas along with dried herbs, Christmas spices and a mealy oak character. In the mouth, tannins grip and dry the tongue, but not enough to push out the plush fruit. Savory, herbal flavors linger on the finish.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Jan 2020
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition
Eden Valley Vineyards
Elevation:
750-1,500 feet
Average Vine Age:
80 years
Certifying Organizations:
ISO14001; Entwine Australia
Sustainability Certification:
EPA Acredited Sustainability Licence
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Winemaking & Aging
Prefermentation Technique:
1-3 days on skins pre fermentation before wild yeast start to ferment
Varietal composition:
98 % Shiraz, 2% Viognier
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Hogsheads
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
17 months
Age of Aging Container:
15 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Residual sugar:
0.4 g/L
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Wine Production

We utilise the skins only of the Viognier grapes by first separating most of the juice from the Viognier skins and then fermenting the remaining “sloppy” skins with select parcels of Shiraz grapes. This method of using skins on their own provides us with another dimension of aroma and texture which helps increase the flavor and complexity of this alluring wine. We introduce whole bunch fermentation, approximately 10% for this vintage, which adds an extra degree of complexity and intrigue to the wine. After fermentation all batches are drained, pressed and then racked to barrel for maturation. Matured for 14 Months in 23% new French oak hogsheads and barriques, balance in one year and older French oak hogsheads and barriques.

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About the Vineyard

The Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier is sourced entirely from the Eden Valley region. In 2016, two Shiraz vineyards stood out for their style and elegance and are the components of the blend.