Yalumba - Barossa Valley The Signature 2016
96/100
James Suckling
94/100
Robert Parker
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
94/100
James Halliday - Wine Companion
“A blend of Cabernet and Syrah in a cuvée that each year honors one of their employees: in this case, cellar master Louisa Rose!”
“A very young vintage with a taut structure that will age beautifully. Aromas of blackcurrant, tar, blackberries, and baking spices give way to a palate marked by an intense, slightly smoky note, with a succulent, juicy finish featuring hints of red plum, berries, and spices. A subtle hint of espresso. An iconic wine with exceptional aging potential. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz. Best enjoyed from 2024.” (James Suckling 2020)
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Eye
Deep, brilliant purple color
Nose
Aromatic, with intertwining scents of red berries, cranberry, and dark fruits such as plum compote and black cherry, as well as notes of cedar, fresh grass, and spices
Palate
Opulent and complex, with an exemplary structure; its freshness perfectly complements its power; it offers numerous layers of aroma and a beautiful balance, culminating in a long, aromatic finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, a nice wood-grilled ribeye steak, or a fine aged cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Yalumba’s 2016 “The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz” is a blend from the Barossa region, composed of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Shiraz. Aged in a mix of barrels and 280-liter casks (28% of which are new), it offers aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and tobacco, enhanced by graceful notes of cedar and vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, it is concentrated, silky, harmonious, and long on the palate—a very classic claret style despite the high proportion of Shiraz. Each vintage of this wine is dedicated to an outstanding Yalumba employee; the 2016 is dedicated to cellar master Louisa Rose. 2021–2036
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The latest vintage of this wine pays tribute to Louisa Rose, the estate’s chief winemaker for the past 30 years. It is a clear, complex wine that reveals notes of black cherry, blackcurrant, chocolate, mint, bay leaf, and peppery spices, enhanced by a hint of graphite. The palate is full-bodied and rich, yet balanced by fine, chalky tannins, with a hint of acidity in the fruit and undertones of roasted meat. Best enjoyed between 2022 and 2036.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
A very young vintage with a taut structure that will age beautifully. Aromas of blackcurrant, tar, blackberries, and baking spices give way to a palate marked by an intense, slightly smoky note, with a succulent, juicy finish featuring hints of red plum, berries, and spices. A subtle hint of espresso. An iconic wine with exceptional aging potential. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Barossa Shiraz. Best enjoyed starting in 2024.
James Halliday - Wine Companion
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The first impression is of an airy nose: floral notes, dark chocolate, graphite, and iodine. Captivating. While each of these characteristics is clearly present, they unfold on the palate like a journey on a magic carpet. On the palate, this wine hardly feels heavy despite its obvious body and vinous character. The tannins are very well controlled: granular and precise, almost pixelated. The finish is long.
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