Ratings
WE 90.9 · RP 92 · CT 91.7
Identity
| Producer | Yalumba |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.375 |
| Grapes | 30% Shiraz, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Tinta Cão, 10% Touriga Nacional |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep tawny, amber brown |
| Aroma | figs, dates, molasses, assorted candied fruits, wood aged rancio, elegant brandy spirit, dried fruits |
| Palate | smooth, warming, rich nutty flavors including beef and butterscotch, balancing acidity, exceptional length |
| Finish | long, warming, with balancing acidity and nutty aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | blue cheese, sharp cheddar, roasted nuts, chocolate, caramel |
| Serving Temp | 16 |
| Aging Potential | 15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 19.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged on average 15 years in hogsheads (large oak barrels) in historic cellars |
| Fermentation | Traditional fermentation for fortified wine production, details not specified |
Terroir
| Soil | Well-drained terra rossa soils in Barossa Valley |
| Vine Age | Includes some of the oldest vineyards in Barossa Valley, e.g., 1908 Shiraz and 1889 Grenache |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested from old vineyards in Barossa Valley |
Interesting facts
| Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery, established in 1849, with access to some of the oldest vineyards in the world. The Antique Tawny is blended from antique barrels and aged on average 15 years in hogsheads. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |