About Yalumba The Signature Cab Sauv Shiraz 2023 750ML
Yalumba's The Signature is one of Australia's most storied Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz blends, a wine that has defined the Barossa Valley's capacity for structured, age-worthy reds since 1962. The 2023 vintage opens with a deeply expressive bouquet of blackcurrant, dark plum, and crushed violets, underpinned by warm notes of dark chocolate and cedar from careful oak maturation. On the palate, the wine is commanding yet refined — ripe blackberry and cassis from the Cabernet Sauvignon weave seamlessly with the plush, spiced dark fruit of Barossa Shiraz. Layers of mocha, clove, and dried herbs add complexity, while the tannins are firm, polished, and built for the long haul. The oak integration is masterful, contributing structure without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, persistent, and deeply satisfying, with a lingering note of dark fruit compote and graphite minerality that speaks to the quality of the vintage.
Full BodydryServe 17–19°C
- bold
- structured
- complex
- age-worthy
- velvety
- elegant
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- Blackcurrant
- Dark plum
- Blackberry
- Crushed violet
- Cassis
Secondary
- Dark chocolate and mocha
- Cedar and vanilla oak
- Clove and warm spice
- Dried Mediterranean herbs
Finish
The finish is long and authoritative, fading slowly through layers of dark fruit compote, graphite minerality, and a whisper of toasted oak that lingers well beyond the last sip.
Food Pairings
- Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with rosemary and garlic
- Dry-aged ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce
- Braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction
- Hard aged cheeses such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or aged cheddar
- Venison or kangaroo loin with native berry jus
- Mushroom and truffle risotto
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