Yalumba Wild Ferments Shiraz

Australia, Barossa Valley
Bottle
Identity
Producer Yalumba
Year 2021
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Shiraz
Color Red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Deep ruby with crimson hues
Aroma Rhubarb, berry cheesecake, jelly and jam, warm nutmeg and cinnamon, violet, raisin and cherry
Palate Smokiness, boysenberry and sweet spice leading onto plush chewy tannins
Finish Soft finish with even texture
Food Pairing Pork sausages, caramelised red onion, Shiraz relish, grilled wild mushroom stack, lamb roast
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 14.5
Aging Process Matured for nine months in a mixture of French, American and Hungarian oak barrels
Fermentation Wild ferment (spontaneous fermentation) with minimal intervention
Interesting facts
Yalumba is Australia's oldest family-owned winery, fiercely independent since 1849, showcasing the best of Barossa Valley. Wild ferment means spontaneous fermentation giving more character.
Logistics
Cork screw cap