Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier

Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier

Wine Description

Yalumba is Australia’s most historic family-owned winery. The Y Series collection combines authentic Australian winemaking practices with a vibrant approach inspired by modern flavors. While simple and contemporary at first sight, the bright labels show subtle layers when considered closely. Each varietal features a unique illustration symbolizing the relationship between the wine and nature.

An exotic Turkish delight twist on Australia’s favorite grape variety, The Y Series Shiraz-Viognier is an unusual – yet classic – blend of Shiraz and Viognier that’s sure to intrigue the curious palate.

Yalumba Clocktower
Yalumba Cooperage
Yalumba Vineyard
Yalumba Barrel Room
Yalumba Museum
Robert and Jess Hill-Smith
Winemaker, Louisa Rose
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Acclaim
"Pretty nose of wild strawberries, plums, peaches, violets and spices. Full-bodied with sleek tannins and fresh acidity. Peppery, spicy and creamy finish."
— James Suckling, Nov 2022
“There’s a firm, loamy note and malty black Assam tea details to balance the fresh and juicy raspberry and maraschino cherry flavors at the core of this red, with smooth, polished tannins. Shiraz and Viognier.”– (Best Value)
— Wine Spectator Advance, Dec 2022
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
South Australia
Vineyard name
Multiple Vineyards
Soil composition
Various - blend of South Australian Vineyards
Elevation:
150 to 1500 feet
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:
5% Viognier
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
Vegan
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Total SO2
80
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.68
Acidity:
5.71 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Total SO2
80
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Wine Production

The Shiraz grapes selected for this wine are those that display the most perfumed aromatic profile that compliments the fragrance of Viognier. Everything is done to preserve this aroma: cool fermentation, addition of Viognier, including as many whole berries as possible and no oak ageing are just some of the thought processes that go into the making of this wine. These combine to give a wine that is bright, aromatic and exotic.

All Y Series wines are made with wild fermentation and the winemakers take a minimalistic approach with human intervention. The resulting wines are natural, vegan, gluten free and met by complex flavors that represent Yalumba's rich history of winemaking.

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About the Vineyard

The fruit for the Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier is sourced from our excellent resource of Shiraz and Viognier vineyards throughout South Australia.