December 2, 2003
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz
Big in flavor and dark red in color, the Yalumba
Barossa Shiraz 2001 is a wonderful example of
Australian Barossa Shiraz. Made from 30-50
year-old vines, it is rich and generous with
exceptional fruit flavors and a silky texture which
finishes with long, soft tannins. A small amount
of Viognier is added, giving complexity and a
floral nose.
The 2001 growing season was exceptionally
good, with much needed winter and spring rains
filling the soils so the vines began their growth in
near perfect conditions. Delicious now, this wine
will improve over the next several years. It can be
purchased for less than $20 a bottle.
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who had brought his family to Angaston seeking a new life. Samuel named his
patch “Yalumba” – aboriginal for “all the land around”. Six generations and more
than 150 years later Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family owned winery, has grown in
size and stature, embodying all that has made the Australian wine success story the
envy of winemakers the world over.
Yalumba produces a wide range of wines from various Australian appellations. The
Bush Vine Grenache is another big and zesty wine I recommend. Yalumba's "Y"
series and Oxford Landing wines are lower-priced offerings from this quality
producer.
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