Yalumba Galway Barossa Shiraz 2018 (Australia)

Description

• American, French & Hungarian oak
• Blackberry & blueberry
• Choc mocha & vanilla
• Soft tannins

"This is immediately appealing on the nose showing black/blueberry, toasted nut, game and floral characters with a hint of dark cocoa. The palate offers excellent weight and fruit intensity, while remaining balanced and harmonious, finishing gorgeously long and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2020

Bright ruby in colour with crimson hues. A generous nose of pepper, blackberry, choc mocha and vanilla tones, opening further with hints of liquorice, and violets. The savoury palate shows blood plums and sweet spice leading onto soft tannins.

Sourced from vineyards throughout the renowned Barossa region. A range of terroir can be seen across the different vineyards, from sandy soils to sandy loam, to red-brown earth over red clay, ideal for growing expressive Shiraz.

The Barossa experienced a long, cold, slightly drier winter through mid-2017. The weather warmed in spring and the vines set a healthy crop and good canopies. Typical summer warmth and minimal rainfall followed to ripen the grapes. Harvest progressed with great flavours producing spectacular wines.

Named after former South Australian governor Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry Lionel Galway – a keen wine man who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind - Yalumba Galway Vintage has always had the mandate to exceed the expectations of even the most demanding red wine drinker.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with a homemade burger, caramelised onion and beetroot relish or mushroom and thyme risotto.