Yalumba 'The Signature' Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Yalumba’s ‘The Signature’ is a luxurious Barossa classic blending Cabernet Sauvignon’s stature with Shiraz’s plush generosity. Perfumed and poised, it layers blackcurrant, blood plum and cedar spice over fine, flowing tannins. A timeless expression from Australia’s oldest family-owned winery—crafted for celebratory tables, discerning cellars and exceptional gifting.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Dark and aromatic with blackcurrant, blackberry and bay leaf lifted by red liquorice and floral spice. The palate is deep yet refined: blood plums, dark cherry and pencil shavings glide into olive tapenade and earth. Persistent, silky tannins carry hints of bitter chocolate and roasted meats to a savoury, lingering finish.

Key Details

• Winery: Yalumba
• Grape: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Shiraz
• Region: Barossa, South Australia
• Vintage: 2022
• ABV: 14.5%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Sustainable winegrowing, Vegan-friendly

Craftsmanship & Story

Since 1961, each vintage of The Signature honours a key custodian of Yalumba’s culture. The 2022 release is dedicated to winemaker Kevin Glastonbury and chief viticulturist Robin Nettelbeck—Vini and Viti, inseparable. Estate know-how, meticulous parcel selection and Yalumba’s in-house cooperage shape a wine where Cabernet’s structure meets Shiraz’s generosity.

Special Features

A benchmark of “The Great Australian Red,” this blend draws Cabernet from select Barossa blocks for lift and line, then layers in old-vine Shiraz (including parcels planted in 1925) for depth and plush fruit. French oak framing, precision blending and sustainable practice deliver an age-worthy Barossa icon of balance, power and grace.

Recognition & Accolades

Acclaimed by leading critics across recent vintages:

• 96/100 Points – James Halliday Wine Companion (2022 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – The Real Review (2022 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – James Suckling (2022 vintage)
• Gold – The Great Australian Red (2022 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – Tina Gellie, Decanter (2019 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion (2019 vintage)
• 96/100 Points – Qwine Reviews (2019 vintage)
• 95/100 Points – Mike Bennie, The Wine Front (2019 vintage)

These honours affirm The Signature’s status as a defining Barossa Cabernet–Shiraz—elegant, expressive and enduring.

Food Pairings

Superb with braised beef cheeks layered with bacon and mushrooms, rosemary-rubbed lamb shoulder or a pepper-crusted rib-eye. The wine’s savoury depth flatters venison with wild mushrooms and slow-cooked ragùs; for vegetarian fare, try creamy polenta with mushrooms, beans and baby spinach, truffled mushroom risotto or chargrilled portobello. Finish with aged cheddar or alpine cheeses.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A storied Barossa icon for anniversaries, dinner parties and cellaring gifts—The Signature brings heritage, polish and generosity to any occasion.

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