Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz 2017
Full-bodied red wine · Yalumba
Vintage: 2017
Type
Full-bodied red wine
Producer
Yalumba
Country
Australia
Vintage
2017
Region & Appellation
Barossa, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Grape Varieties
100% Shiraz (Syrah)
Color & Appearance
Deep, opaque ruby-purple core with a vibrant magenta rim and slow-moving, staining legs.
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of ripe blackberry, dark plum, and blueberry, complemented by secondary notes of dark chocolate, crushed mint, eucalyptus, and a complex touch of savory black pepper and integrated oak spices.
Tasting Notes
A generous and mouth-filling attack featuring lush dark berry fruit, unfolding into a mid-palate rich with mocha, licorice, and savory earthy undertones. The finish is long, warming, and sustained by fine, velvety tannins and a pleasant freshness that balances the generous fruit expression.
Flavor Profile
Ripe black fruits, blueberry compote, dark chocolate, baking spices, subtle roasted coffee beans, and a signature Australian eucalyptus note.
Body & Texture
Full-bodied with a rich, plush, and velvety texture, supported by a dense core of fruit extract and a smooth, rounded mouthfeel.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity providing a refreshing frame to the rich fruit, paired with abundant yet fine-grained, ripe, and supple tannins.
Sweetness Level
Dry, with less than 3 g/L of residual sugar.
Alcohol Content
14.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Matured in a mix of French and American oak barrels for several months, imparting subtle complexities of spice and toast without overpowering the primary fruit.
Food Pairings
Ideal for hearty autumn dishes such as slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary, grilled venison steaks, rich beef stews, or aged hard cheeses like mature Cheddar.
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 16-18°C in a large-bowl Bordeaux or Shiraz glass. Decant for 30 to 60 minutes before drinking to fully open up the aromatics. Best enjoyed now or over the next few years.
Price Range
20.00 USD - 30.00 USD
Quality Assessment
90-92 points (Outstanding everyday value, consistently delivering classic Barossa Shiraz character with great polish and balance).
Production Methods
Hand-harvested and sorted, fermented with indigenous and selected yeasts in traditional open-top fermenters, followed by gentle basket pressing and maturation in seasoned and new oak barrels.
Terroir
Ancient, weathered alluvial and red-brown clay soils over ironstone and limestone subsoils, benefiting from a warm Mediterranean climate with cooling afternoon gully breezes.
History & Heritage
Established in 1849 by British immigrant Samuel Smith, Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery, renowned for pioneering quality winemaking in the Barossa and maintaining its own on-site cooperage.
Interesting Facts
Yalumba is famously one of the few wineries in the world to operate its own independent cooperage, crafting custom oak barrels specifically tailored to their estate wines.
Cellaring Potential
Approachable now in its prime, but can cellar gracefully for another 5 to 8 years under ideal temperature-controlled conditions.
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