2011 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz

Varieties

Shiraz

Vintage

2011

Country

Australia

Region

Barossa Valley

Alcohol

13%

Bottle size

750 mL

Drinking Window

2012 - 2019

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Description

Yalumba was founded in 1849 by Samuel Smith, British migrant and English brewer, who had brought his family to Angaston seeking a new life. After purchasing a 30-acre parcel of land just beyond the southern-eastern boundary of Angaston, Smith and his son began planting the first vines by moonlight. Samuel named his patch "Yalumba" – aboriginal for "all the land around".
Five generations and 160 years later Yalumba, Australia's oldest family owned winery, has grown in size and stature, embodying all that has made the Australian
wine success story the envy of winemakers the world over.

Eyes

This 2011 Yalumba Y Series Shiraz is deep crimson red in colour.

Nose

It displays aromas of Rhubarb and cherry ripe, complemented by a hint of toasty French oak.

Mouth

The palate shows a core of sweet fruit that make this variety so beloved. Flavours of boysenberry and cherry ripe and rhubarb continue with juicy tannins, medium body and lingering finish.

Body

medium

Winemaking Notes

Grapes for the Yalumba Y Series Shiraz 2011 have been sourced from diverse vineyard regions within South Australia. The grapes were fermented in both static and rotary fermenters. Both the warm temperatures at onset of fermentation and the three-to-five day post ferment maceration helped extract soft fleshy tannins, which builds wine structure.

Growing Conditions

The 2011 season was cool with consistent rainfall throughout the season. Where the vineyards were well managed and winemakers patient, the resultant grapes
benefited from the cooler season with lifted aromatics and fine natural acidity.

Food Pairing

A perfect accompaniment for Mediterranean inspired pizza.