Yalumba 'The Signature' Cabernet-Shiraz 2015 100ml

Founded in 1994, this Barossa Valley icon acts as a proud custodian to some of the planet's oldest, most revered vines dating back to the 1840s. Relying on an exceptionally gentle, hands-off approach in the cellar with zero fining or filtration, they craft brooding, opulent Rhône-style blends that roar with majestic structure, deep-fruited intensity, and a lavishly sophisticated power.

Australia’s wine story began with colonial plantings in the late eighteenth century and took off through the work of early European settlers. The wine landscape is vast and varied, shaped by a mix of maritime, continental and desert-like influences across its key regions. Its appellation system is built around zones, which focus on geographic origin rather than strict rules on grape or style. Classic varieties such as Shiraz (Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead the way, with Riesling and Grenache also playing important roles, plus a recent influx of ‘Mediterranean’ grapes are also turning heads. From the bold reds of Barossa to the cool climate elegance of Margaret River and Tasmania, Australia offers a huge spectrum of flavours. The country’s modern approach champions innovation, sustainability and a clear expression of place.

Barossa is one of Australia’s most recognisable wine regions and a benchmark for full-flavoured Shiraz. The warm climate and old vine plantings create deep rich wines with dark fruit spice and a generous, rounded texture. Grenache and Mourvèdre also feature strongly, often blended into classic GSM styles. The Situated high in the rolling hills of South Australia, the Eden Valley is a cool, elevated region defined by rocky soils and chilly nights. This high-altitude climate coaxes a remarkably taut, laser-focused precision and a crystalline, pure fruit profile, offering a sleek and highly sophisticated expression., which sits higher up is cooler and delivers aromatic Riesling with often bracing acidity. Winemaking in Barossa ranges from traditional techniques to modern small batch approaches but the focus remains on ripe fruit clarity and confident bold flavours.