"This is delectably expressed; lifted aromas of blackberry, dark plum, olive, warm spice and roasted nuts on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is wonderfully weighted and supple. It is brightly fruited and fabulously textured, leading to a lengthy silky finish. Flavour packed and delicious. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2018

"Very dark, black-hued ruby-red colour with slight purple hues on the rim. The nose is elegant in proportion with intense and well-concentrated aromas of ripe blackberry and dark raspberry fruit entwined with violet florals, some black pepper, spices and minerals. This is gently lifted and fragrant. Medium-bodied, the palate has a rich and sweet core of ripe blackberries and dark raspberries entwined with violet florals. Some black pepper and spice notes add detail. The palate is rounded with an accessible mouthfeel, the fruit sweetness supported by soft, supple tannin structure with integrated acidity. This has good drive and the wine carries to a lingering finish. This is a rich, sweet-fruited, accessible Shiraz/Viognier with blackberry, raspberry, pepper and spices along with floral lift and a smooth mouthfeel. Serve with barbecued and grilled red meats over the next 3 years. A blend of Shiraz and Viognier, South Australian fruit fermented to 14.0% alc. and bottled without oak contact" Raymond Chan, Jul 2018

Bright crimson in colour, there are luscious aromas of raspberries, sour cherries and Turkish delight, with hints of white pepper. The medium bodied palate is framed by flavours of sweet Turkish delight, cherries and boysenberry. Soft tannins provide a perfect complement to the ripe cherry finish which shows the synergy between these two varieties.

The grapes selected for this wine are those which display the most perfumed and aromatic characteristics of Shiraz that complement the fragrance of Viognier. Everything is done to preserve this aroma: cool fermentation, the addition of Viognier (including as many whole berries as possible) and no oak ageing. These combine to produce a wine that is bright, aromatic and exotic.

Yalumba's belief is that one good wine leads to another, which the Y Series was created with that in mind. This series represents a collection of iconic classics and exciting new varietals. Each authentically crafted with fruit from South Australia's most celebrated wine regions.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with slow roasted lamb served with potatoes, yogurt and pomegranate salad or Sichuan mapo tofu.