Yalumba Samuel's Collection Barossa Shiraz 2024 (Australia)

Description

Blueberry, Floral, Hazelnut

"The wine offers excellent fruit purity with complexity, presenting Black Doris plum, blueberry, rich floral, clove, and toasted almond characters. It's wonderfully weighted on the palate with supple texture and elegant tannins, making it harmonious and flavoursome. At its best: now to 2034" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2026

"Great colour and bouquet with scents of dark plum and blackberry, a core of black currant with violets and spices, some peppercorn and dried clay. There’s a synergy too with the smoky wood tones and baking spices from the use of oak. Dry, fleshy and fruity core framed by tannins and acidity delivering some tension and lots of mouthfeel. Well made with a persistent red berry fruits and spices profile, texture and decent length. Well made with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2026

Deep, inky crimson with a vibrant purple rim. Aromas of blackberry and ripe plums layered with brown spices including clove and nutmeg. Hints of blackcurrant and milk chocolate intertwine with notes of caramel and white pepper, adding depth and complexity. Rich and generous, the palate flows with bright, juicy fruit mirroring the nose, dark berries and plums wrapped in suede-like tannins lend a velvety texture. Soft acidity keeps the wine lively and balanced, leading to a long, plush finish.

Established by Samuel Smith in 1849 in the Barossa, Yalumba has flourished under six generations and 175 years of family ownership. The values and traditions of the Hill-Smith family, passed down through generations, have cultivated a sense of unity amidst diversity, inviting wine enthusiasts into a realm of delight and appreciation.

Sourced from Barossa vineyards where the vines range from young (approximately 10 - 15 years old) to old (greater than 35 years). They are planted in a diverse range of sites and have slight variations in micro-climates and soil types, including red brown earths, sandy loams or dark clay soils. These variations contribute to the diversity of flavours in Samuel’s Collection Barossa Shiraz.

Below average winter and spring rainfalls with warm temperatures throughout summer. February experienced consistent warm days and cool nights, creating ideal ripening conditions. The 2024 vintage is expected to be one of exceptional quality, with wines displaying remarkable depth, vibrant acidity and the hallmark richness for which the Barossa is renowned.

Food Pairing: Slow-cooked beef short ribs seasoned with rosemary and garlic, alongside baked potatoes. Smoky eggplant and lentil moussaka.