A very dark rich crimson colour for 14 years. Notes of SO2 and asparagus which persisted over 3 hours after decanting but no effect on the palate. Medium bodied showing the cooler origins of the Eden Valley over the Barossa Valley floor. Coffee grounds, chocolate and savoury berry characters with M+ Intensity. This was a period where Yalumba was experimenting with single sites trying to show the different influences of different terroirs they had under their control. Burgundy like you might say. They didn’t persist with the idea and these bottlings but a useful exercise nevertheless.
A very dark rich crimson colour for 14 years. Notes of SO2 and asparagus which persisted over 3 hours after decanting but no effect on the palate. Medium bodied showing the cooler origins of the Eden Valley over the Barossa Valley floor. Coffee grounds, chocolate and savoury berry characters with M+ Intensity. This was a period where Yalumba was experimenting with single sites trying to show the different influences of different terroirs they had under their control. Burgundy like you might say. They didn’t persist with the idea and these bottlings but a useful exercise nevertheless.
Apr 9th, 2019Not sure that Yalumba have continued with the Single site series. This excellent wine from the Swingbridge site planted in 1920.
More voluptuous than expected coming from the cooler Eden Valley. Berry fruits. Will live for a while yet. 17.5.
Not sure that Yalumba have continued with the Single site series. This excellent wine from the Swingbridge site planted in 1920.
More voluptuous than expected coming from the cooler Eden Valley. Berry fruits. Will live for a while yet. 17.5.
Sep 25th, 2014
Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
