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Yalumba The Reserve Cabernet Shiraz 2004
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"This wine still has a fair way to go; essency and concentrated black fruits are complemented by a fairly substantial amount of cedary oak; the wine is gloriously complex and multilayered, and despite its raw power, shows great restraint; it needs time to fully come together, an issue that is dependant on the cork doing its job. Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz.Rating: 94" - James Halliday
All parcels of fruit were fermented separately in either 8 tonne open fermenters or 6 tonne static potter fermenters. Indigenous or 'wild' yeasts, naturally present on the grape skins were allowed to initiate the fermentation. Cultured winery yeasts were then added to complete the final fermentation process. These 'wild' ferments have helped contribute to the individual complexities of the wine, creating richness and fine textures.
A dense red colour in the glass the wine has the aromas of ripe, dark plums, sweet chocolate, red fruits and spices. The palate has a concentration of flavour being full and rich, stylish yet powerful. Plums, red fruits, liquorice and spices fill the palate. This is a big structured wine, with layers of textured tannins.
After good rains in Spring, Summer was dry as usual, but with an unexpectedly cool January (reminiscent of the 2002 vintage), which was perfect for the vines to ripen and maintain healthy canopies. This cool period led to the grapes in most regions maintaining excellent natural acid levels and very deep rich colours. This long cool Autumn also meant that each parcel of fruit would be harvested at its optimum flavour development. February and March were quite dry and balmy with cool nights and warm days, perfect conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz flavour development.
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WBW Rating: 95/100
Closure: Cork
Region: Eden Valley SA |
Winemaker: Kevin Glastonbury
Drink now until: 2040
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
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