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Cult Cab Shiraz from an Australian icon Jolette Steyn, 8 July 2021
 

Aussie royalty: Yalumba The Signature 2012

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First produced in 1962, The Signature from Yalumba is one of Australia's most famous and consistent reds. Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery and their iconic Barossa Valley super-claret, The Signature, has dominated the country's Cabernet Shiraz category for over half a century.

The 2012 vintage in Southern Australia received high praise with many lauding it: 'the vintage of the century', 'best in a lifetime' and 'perfect in every way'. This is a hedonistic wine with luscious fruit, yet it remains elegant with finely integrated tannins, a cool, stony core, fynbos-like freshness and only 13.5% alcohol. We are proud to offer this limited parcel at a similar price to our 2017 offer.

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'By capturing the structure and texture of Cabernet, and overlaying it with the suppleness and generosity of Shiraz, the style still resonates to this day.'Decanter

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'The 2012 Signature is a benchmark example of this classic South Australian blend,' writes the Wine Advocate. As per Decanter, it's right up there with Penfolds as one of Australia's top Cabernet Shiraz blends. The 2012 has now entered its drinking window and should remain at its peak for another decade. Josh Raynolds, of Vinous fame, opines that Barossa wines 'as a rule, age slowly and positively, shedding their overt fruit and baby fat over time and picking up a more savoury character that can sometimes remind one of the northern Rhône'. This is definitely the case here.

Since 1962, The Signature has acknowledged more than 57 signatories – the people who have made Yalumba what it is today. The 2012 signatory is none other than the 5th generation Yalumba vigneron, Robert Hill-Smith.

 
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Vinous regards,

Jolette Steyn

Tasting notes

Yalumba, The Signature 2012

'A formidable wine of outstanding richness, yet it's sophisticated at the same time. Complex aromas of black/blueberry, dark plum, floral, game and vanilla lead to a velvety palate that delivers awesome intensity and opulence. A gratifying wine from an exceptional vintage. Surely this is the best wine made under this label of fifty-year history. At its best: 2022 to 2042. Signatory: Robert Hill-Smith.'Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 98/100

'Spent 20 months in high quality French, Hungarian and American oak barrels made in Yalumba's own onsite cooperage. This is one of the richest and most opulent vintages of The Signature in the 41 years since the first was made. While the blackcurrant and blackberry fruit flavours dominate the oak, the wine has a certain elegant juiciness that offers drinking at any stage over the next 20+ years, as the tannins are supple and fine, the overall balance perfect.'James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion, 96/100

'Blended of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Shiraz, the deep garnet-purple colored 2012 The Signature (Cabernet Sauvignon / Shiraz) is a benchmark example of this classic South Australia blend. Giving scents of ripe black cherries, blackberries and cassis with underlying cloves, vanilla and menthol hints, it fills the mouth with ripe, seductive but never heavy fruit. Medium-bodied and well framed with firm grainy tannins and balanced freshness, it finishes long and youthfully taut. Always a great value Aussie icon, this vintage is right up there with the best and is certainly one for the cellars of Aussie wine lovers!'Lisa Perotti-Brown, Wine Advocate, 95/100

'A balanced, complete red with currant, spice, meat and berry character. Full body with polished tannins and a long, long finish. Very structured and layered. Turns spicy and flavorful. This is a great wine.'James Suckling, 95/100

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