Yalumba, Australia's Oldest Family run winery turned 175 on November 17, 2024.
One of their Rare & Fine Collection wines is The Signature. which has been made since 1962 in the best vintages. This 2014 is a re-release from the museum collection; it was originally released in 2018.
Each vintage is dedicated to someone, usually a long standing employee. The 2014 is dedicated to Chris Greening, long time employee.
Cedar, mulberry, red current, vanilla and dried strawberry aromas appear on the nose along with dried purple flowers. The palate shows maturity, dried cherry and plums, pipe tobacco, licorice and cigar flavours dominate. It has a plush grape-y character and fine chalky tannins.
©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2024-11-28 13:43:33.0